Diatom sexual reproduction. Light micrograph of two diatoms undergoing conjugation,a type of sexual reproduction. This is scalariform conjugation,where two cells align laterally,instead of end-to-end. During conjugation a tube forms between the cells and gametes (sex cells) move into the tube and combine,forming offspring. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic single- celled algae. They form an important part of the plankton at the base of the marine food chain | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Stammers, Sinclair |
Taille de l’image : | 2900 px × 4332 px |
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