Their Methods of Feeding, Movement, and Reproduction
Meiosis
Since chrysophytes are plant-like and have chloroplasts, they are mainly autotrophic. If there is inadequate lighting, though, they can become heterotrophic, especially in an areas with high concentrations of dissolved foods. Chrysophytes are mainly non-motile, but they do have two flagellum for movement from harsh conditions.
Most chrysophytes reproduce asexually through meiosis, as seen in the picture to the right, but under certain conditions diatoms reproduce sexually, dividing and exchanging parts.
Most chrysophytes reproduce asexually through meiosis, as seen in the picture to the right, but under certain conditions diatoms reproduce sexually, dividing and exchanging parts.