Diatom alga. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a marine diatom alga. Diatoms form a large part of the marine phytoplankton,the tiny plants that form the basis of the marine food chain. Diatoms are single-celled algae known for the intricate shells (frustules) that they produce around themselves. The tiny holes in the frustule seen here are called striae | |
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