In which group of organisms the cell walls form two thin overlapping shells which fit together? (a) Dinoflagellates (b) Slime moulds (c) Chrysophytes (d) Euglenoids
Option C Chrysophytes include diatoms and desmids. 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, which fit together like a soap box.