Which of the following is false about the diatoms?

a. They have been around for millions of years.
b. They are important marine primary producers.
c. They have overlapping pillbox-like shells.
d. Their shells are made of calcium carbonate.
e. They are important in the global cycling of
carbon.


Answer: d

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