Saltwater Diatom
by Ted Kinsman
Title
Saltwater Diatom
Artist
Ted Kinsman
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
SEM of a saltwater diatom. Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae. They have mineralized cell walls 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. Magnification 8,310x and the calibration bar is 10 um.
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June 1st, 2013
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