Epithemia Diatom #1
by Marek Mis
Title
Epithemia Diatom #1
Artist
Marek Mis
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Epithemia diatom. Polarised light micrograph of a Epithemia sp. diatom on an aquatic plant. 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. They form an important part of the plankton at the base of the marine and freshwater food chains. Magnification: x400 when printed 10 centimetres wide.
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July 1st, 2016
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