Question

Diatoms are grouped under _________

• A. Chrysophytes
• B. Protozoans
• C. Dianoflagelletes
• D. Euglenoids

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Chrysophytes

Diatoms are grouped under Chrysophytes. Chrysophytes comprise of golden algae, diatoms and plant like protists etc. It’s because of the golden-yellow color of the species they are named as Chrysophytes.