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centric frustule

Image of Coscinodiscaceae

Description:

Coscinodiscus (a centric diatom), seen from valve view. This is an empty frustule of a large marine species. The pattern of pores in the frustule is used in identification. Marine. Differential interference contrast.

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David Patterson and Mark Farmer
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