Diatom #16 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library which was uploaded on October 2nd, 2018.
Diatom #16
Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single diatom. Diatoms may be extremely abundant in both freshwater and marine ecosystems;... more
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Diatom #16
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Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
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Diatom. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single diatom. Diatoms may be extremely abundant in both freshwater and marine ecosystems; it is estimated that 20% to 25% of all organic carbon fixation on the planet is carried out by diatoms. This is possible because they contain chlorophyll. Diatoms are a major food resource for marine and freshwater microorganisms and animal larvae, and are a major source of atmospheric oxygen. A unique feature of diatom cells is that they are enclosed within a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a frustule. Magnification: x1500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. Specimen courtesy of Mike Allen, Plymouth Marine Laboratory.
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October 2nd, 2018
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