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Diatoma

Diatoma


Another diatom which forms filaments, straight or zig-zag. Cells up to 70 um long.without septa in girdle view, unlike the last genus.ın valve view (72a) they vary f. linear to broadly lanceolate, but are recognised by theri irregular transverse ribs.Common in water bodies of all types. 72 a, valve view, cleaned frustule: 72b. girdle view ofliving filament..














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