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ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: The reason why a lack of silica would interfere with diatom reproduction.

Concept introduction: Diatoms are single-celled algae. They have cell walls of silica. Many of the algae are planktonic and extensive fossil deposits have been found. They are a major group of microorganisms that are found in the oceans, waterways, and soils of the world.

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