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Image of Olisthodiscus N. Carter 1937

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Olisthodiscus (owe-liss-tho-disc-us), a raphidiophyte - a type of stramenopile. Some raphidophytes contribute to toxic algal blooms. Olisthodiscus has multiple plastids containing chlorophylls a and c and have a yellowy colour. Sometimes found in large numbers. With two flagella inserting near the apex of the cell. Glides. Phase contrast.

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David Patterson, Linda Amaral Zettler and Virginia Edgcomb
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