Diatom alga. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a marine diatom alga. Diatoms form a large part of the marine phytoplankton,the tiny plants that form the basis of the marine food chain. Diatoms are single-celled algae known for the intricate shells (frustules) that they produce around themselves. The tiny holes in the frustule seen here are called striae | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Nishinaga, Susumu |
Taille de l’image : | 3858 px × 2894 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |