Chrysophytes, which include diatoms and golden algae, possess unique cell walls composed of two thin overlapping shells that fit together like a soapbox. These walls are deeply embedded with silica, making them extremely durable and effectively indestructible. Over millions of years, the accumulation of these silica-rich cell wall deposits on the sea floor forms "diatomaceous earth," which is commercially used for polishing and filtration.

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