Have come across what look like the remains of various diatoms - ID anyone?
Marine, Mediterranean, width of alga is 25µm
Diatom skeletons
Diatom skeletons
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Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
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Re: Diatom skeletons
I can't tell. Perhaps they are in girdle view.
Re: Diatom skeletons
Thanks Charles. I think you are on the right track.
Found this description at westerndiatoms:
Fragilaria frustules are rectangular to lanceolate in girdle view.
Unfortunately there are not many samples of girdle view.
Found this description at westerndiatoms:
Fragilaria frustules are rectangular to lanceolate in girdle view.
Unfortunately there are not many samples of girdle view.
Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Re: Diatom skeletons
You could check whether it is calceous by applying an acid.
Re: Diatom skeletons
Thanks MicroBob, pretty sure it is a diatom frustule. They are also smaller than you might think.You could check whether it is calceous by applying an acid.
Zeiss Standard WL (somewhat fashion challenged) & Wild M8
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)
Olympus E-P2 (Micro Four Thirds Camera)