why are desmids called golden algae?

Golden Algae - Phylum Chlorophyta. Unicellular. Form displays a secreted skeletal structure made of silica. All of our algae cultures are reared (as opposed to field collected).

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 If your question is- what do u mean by diatoms and golden algae(desmids).

Diatoms are the phytoplanktons algae. These are found in very large numbers on earth. Some features of diatoms are as follows:-  Cell wall forms two thin overlapping shells. Walls embedded with silica, and thus, indestructible.  Fossilized remains of diatoms are referred to as ‘diatomaceous earth’.  These are mostly photosynthetic & chief producers of the ocean......

Golden algae These belong to class chrysophyceae, also known as chrysophytes. These are unicellular, free swimming organisms found mainly in fresh water. These are important in maintaining the ecosystem of lake an they are the chief source of food for zooplanktons. They are generally photosynthetic but in the absence of sufficient light they start feeding on other organisms or on their remains.....

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desmids contain the pigment fucoxanthin and hence it is a  golden algae

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In 11th ncert it.is written desmids in the bracket before which golden algae is written , but golden algae and desmids are different because desmids are green algae . However golden algae belong to class chrycophytes under which it is written but , desmids is creating confusion there , as it's a green algae.
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?If your question is-?what do u mean by diatoms and golden algae(desmids).
Diatoms are the phytoplanktons algae. These are found in very large numbers on earth. Some features of diatoms are as follows:- ?Cell wall forms two thin overlapping shells. Walls embedded with silica, and thus, indestructible. ?Fossilized remains of diatoms are referred to as ?diatomaceous earth?. ?These are mostly photosynthetic & chief producers of the ocean......
Golden algae These belong to class chrysophyceae, also known as chrysophytes. These are unicellular, free swimming organisms found mainly in fresh water. These are important in maintaining the ecosystem of lake an they are the chief source of food for zooplanktons. They are generally photosynthetic but in the absence of sufficient light they start feeding on other organisms or on their remains.....
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