a marine diatom

Franz Neidl · Post by **Franz Neidl** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:10 am

This is a marine diatom in Phasecontrast (Obj. 20x). I dont know neither the genus nor the species. Maybe somebody can help.
Stack with 10 pictures.

Franz

BJ · Post by BJ » Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:16 am

Hi Franz,

A perfect subject for phase contrast.

You are producing great diatom shots ...I really like the Chaetoceros spp.

This is Asterionellopsis glacialis (used to be Asterionella glacialis, but the marine species were moved to a new genus).
I associate this species with Spring and Autumn, although you can see it at any time in the coastal plankton.

I am really enjoying your photos,

Thank you,
regards,
Brian

arturoag75 · Post by **arturoag75** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:25 am

Lovely image Franz!
arturo

RogelioMoreno · Post by **RogelioMoreno** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:23 am

Franz,

Very nice!

Rogelio