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硅藻門

简硅藻门 · 繁硅藻門

Mandarin · pinyin guī zǎo mén

Bacillariophyta, phylum of diatom single-celled phytoplankton

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硅: guī · silicon (element 14, Si)
藻: zǎo · splendid, magnificent; algae
門: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening; Kangxi radical 169
门: mén · gate, door, entrance, opening

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1–3–2 · gui1 zao3 men2

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