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In what ways do humans use diatoms?​

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As diatoms are made from silica this makes diatomaceous earth very abrasive, and so the sharpness enhances the particles as a pesticide. Diatoms are also useful in forensic studies. If a person has drowned then diatoms are able to enter the human body.

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