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Last updated on 01/19/2026 at 11:41 PM
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diatom
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A microscopic, single-celled algae with a silica-based cell wall, important in aquatic ecosystems as primary producers.
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diatomée
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diploblastic
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Having two primary germ layers, ectoderm and endoderm, during embryonic development.
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diploblastique
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