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2.Genus: Ditylum - Diatom
2.Genus: Ditylum Ditylum brightwellii Order: Biddulphiales Family: Lithodesmisceae Looks like: Rolling pin Description: Found as single cells or short chains. Numerous, small chloroplasts, a long central spine, produce resting spores. Cell size: Length (pervalvar axis) = 80-130µm Distribution: Cosmopolitan except in polar waters. |
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