Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 235

Question: Centric discoid form of diatom is

[Haryana PMT 2001]

Options:

A) Diploneis

B) Coscinodiscus

C) Stephanodiscus

D) Camphyloneis

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Coscinodiscus is a genus of diatoms in the family Coscinodiscaceae. Diatoms that belong to this genus are discoid i.e. disc or coin-shaped.

Centric diatoms are radially symmetric.