Meridion circulare

Bernd · Post by **Bernd** » Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:53 pm

This nearly circular colony of the diatom Meridion circulare, which has a diameter of about 110 µm, was found in water sampled from a flooded meadow.

Canon Powershot G5, Plan-Neofluar 40x/0,75, Zeiss Axioskop.

Bernd

Wolfgang Bettighofer · Sun Mar 18, 2007 2:11 pm

Hi Bernd,

very nice shot! We are looking foreward to spring...

Wolfgang

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:18 pm

That is simply an incredible picture Bernd. What a beautiful creature. Do they form a full circle?

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:43 pm

You know I have seen these before but never bothered to look them up just to see what they were exactly. Really a very nice image Bernd, thanks

Charles Krebs · Post by **Charles Krebs** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:10 pm

Bernd... this is a very nice find and image! Wonderful symmetry on several levels.

Bernd · Post by **Bernd** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:50 pm

Hi Doug,

sometimes they form spirals, but not full circles.

Bernd