The origins and use of Diatomaceous Earth
One of the most interesting things about our planet is that it constantly gives us access to amazing resources, many of which we don’t really know about. Diatomaceous Earth is one of them. This is the fossilized remains of various small aquatic organisms that are called diatoms. These are harvested from the bottom of the oceans all over the globe. Diatoms are basically similar to grass on the ocean floor. They are eaten by water grazers. The skeleton of diatoms is made out of silica.
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