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Image of Chaetoceros curvisetus

Description:

This species forms curved, spiralling chains. Valves are elliptical, concave with drawn up poles (apical length: 10-30 microns). The setae emerge from slightly within the valve margin. Setae are perpendicular to the chain axis and directed towards the outside of the chain spiral.

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alex kraberg
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micro*scope
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