Centric diatom
- Kevin Mackenzie, University of Aberdeen
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Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a centric diatom. Diatoms are photosynthesising algae that live in most aquatic environments, both fresh and salt water. They are non-motile and are restricted to shallow waters as they require sunlight for photosythesis. A centric diatom is one that displays radial symmetry.