The following points highlight the two types of Chrysophytes. The types are: 1. Diatoms 2. Desmids. Chrysophytes: Type # 1. Diatoms: i. Habitat and Habits: (i) Diatoms occur in all aquatic and moist terrestrial habitats. (ii) They may be free floating or bottom dwellers. The free floating forms remain suspended on the surface of water […]