Questions about Diatom Shop Strew Slides

[Mr Galasphere]

I'm thinking about purchasing a Strew Slide or two from the Diatom Shop.

I have a few questions I hope members here can help me with:

1. How many specimens are likely to be on a slide?
2. How many species are likely to be represented?
3. They offer slides from several locations. I can't afford them all, any recommendations?

I realize specimen numbers and species will vary from slide to slide and sampling location. I am just trying to get an idea of what to expect.

Thanks!

[josmann]

I have a few strews from them. Each image is about 4x3mm

Valmareccia, Italy - fossil diatom strew

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Springfield, Barbados - radiolarian strew

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Bath Cliff, Barbados - radiolarian strew

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[Mr Galasphere]

Thanks for the photos!
That's very helpful.