Diatoms (Melosira sp.) Science Image

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Diatom Melosira sp. Light micrograph of filamentous strands of marine diatoms Melosira sp. Diatoms are single-celled algae that form cell walls made of silica. They are a major part of both freshwater and marine phytoplankton. Although many diatom species exist as independent cells, others form chains such as this. Magnification: x241 when printed 10cm high.