IDENTIFICATION AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF DIATOMS

The ultra-structure that is visible with the SEM allows one to identify and classify diatoms and observe surface details too small to see with light microscopy.

Melosina variaus valve
Melosina variaus valve detail
Navicula radiosa
entire cell
Navicula radiosa end detail
Navicula radiosa middle

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