the marine diatom Rhizosolenia sp.

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Franz Neidl
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the marine diatom Rhizosolenia sp.

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In this way (which you see in the picture) the marine diatom Rhizosolenia (R. imbricata or R. styliformis) is forming chains (strings) in order to avoid sinking.

Franz

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