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.