Diatom, Sem #78 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 9th, 2013.
Diatom, Sem #78
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Actinoptychus seductilis diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae, of which... more
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Diatom, Sem #78
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Steve Gschmeissner
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Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Actinoptychus seductilis diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae, of which there are about 100,000 species. They have mineralised cell walls (frustules) that contain silica and provide protection and support. The diatoms form an important part of the plankton at the base of the marine and freshwater food chains.
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