Is this a diatom?

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Is this a diatom?

#1 Post by janvangastel » Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:03 pm

I found this in the North Sea. Is it a diatom? If yes, does anyone know its name?
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#2 Post by 75RR » Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:08 pm

I believe it is, but I can't give you an ID at the moment. Do you know the approximate size?
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Re: Is this a diatom?

#3 Post by micro » Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:11 pm

Looks like Coscinodiscus
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#4 Post by janvangastel » Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:50 pm

Approximate size is 105 microns
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#5 Post by janvangastel » Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:42 pm

Looks like Coscinodiscus
Yes, it certainly looks like that.
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#6 Post by Rapidray » Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:46 am

Diatom - my favorite ones to look at! Great find.
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