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Biology Question on Kingdom Monera

The cell wall is composed of two thin overlapping shells which fit together like a soap case in

A

desmids

B

diatoms

C

dinoflagellates

D

slime moulds

Answer

diatoms

Explanation

Solution

The body of diatoms is covered by a transparent siliceous shell (silica deposited in cell wall) known as frustule. The frustule is made of two valves, epitheca and hypotheca. The two valves fit together like a soap box.