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