Coscinodiscus: Coscinodiscus is cylindrical in shape. The internal organelles, including chloroplasts can be seen with a microscope. They seem to resemble bike tires with its spokes or a circular honey comb pattern. Its external structure is made up of silica,… Continue Reading →
Licmophora is a genus of benthic diatom. It is an epiphyte, which means it must perch on another organism or object for structural stability.Typically, licmophora are distinctly triangular and form a striking fan shape around a central stalk. They are… Continue Reading →
