Diatoms, probably aulacoseira granulata var.angustissima

carlos.uruguay · Post by **carlos.uruguay** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:41 pm

This beautiful diatom forms colonies
It has cylindrical body of about 15um long by 4um in width
One of the ends presents one or two spines
We have found in freshwater.
It is probably Aulacoseira granulata var.angustissima
Immersion objective and phase contrast
Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTyA6tk8kM
Regards
carlos

Baley · Post by **Baley** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:17 am

Fascinating diatom - nice find.

carlos.uruguay · Post by **carlos.uruguay** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:33 am

Thank you very much Baley
carlos