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Image of Stauroneidaceae

Description:

Stauroneis (star-owe-neigh-is), pennate (naviculoid) diatom. The siliceous shell (frustule) has axial raphe and arrays of fine holes which give the frustule its lined appearance. Plastids with chlorophylls a and c, hence the yellow brown colour. Phase contrast.

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Michele Bahr and David Patterson
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