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Diatoms - Cyclotella

Cyclotella is a common diatom in plankton, but the species can also be benthic.

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The genus Cyclotella is a typical centric diatom. In this image the cell is seen from scales side

Here the cells are seen from their rectangular view  (with lesser magnification).

This photo is from a electron-microscope.
Here you can study the shell structure. The shells have a complicate system of pores essential for obtaining nutrients and exchanging materials with the water. Diameter about 10-45 my.

 
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