Fan-shaped diatoms colony

[Glycolyse]

Hi everyone,

I came across this beautiful organization of diatoms attached to Ulva lactuca (green Mediterranean algae).



x16 Neofluar, zoomed-in while the picture was taken.

What is the Gender & specie of these diatoms ?

[einman]

Part of the fun in microscopy is attempting to identify the organisms you find. Any suggestions, guesses, inquiries based on your own research?

[75RR]

Looks like it might be Licmophora sp.

(sp. means that the species is not identified) Generally just getting to Genera is considered pretty good.

[Glycolyse]

Indeed, it looks like Licmophora sp. After some research, it could be Licmophora flabellata.



Picture from Nikon Small World, 2002 Competition

[75RR]

Thought for a brief moment that you had taken a giant leap in your photo-microscopy skills ;)

Now that you know what can be done ... hope it inspires you!

You should try a van Egmond mask: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=4499

[Glycolyse]

Thanks 75RR for the links ! I actually tried to make one 2 days ago from cardboard, it was a complete mess Do you have a picture of a genuine one ?

[75RR]

You should be able to download the pdf ... and then print them on Inkjet Printable Transparency Film

Your local photocopy shop should be able to do it.

http://www.homebuiltastronomy.com/vegray.pdf
http://www.homebuiltastronomy.com/veblue.pdf
http://www.homebuiltastronomy.com/vecolor.pdf

[Glycolyse]

Thanks, I'll do that then !

[einman]

Your original photo is quite good and it looks like your research skills are better than you may have thought!

[Glycolyse]

Thank you a lot Einman