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These are the silica frustules of freshwater diatoms from the Kouchibouguac River in New Brunswick. The sample has been treated with acid in order to remove cell coatings and contents so that the details of the frustules are visible. freshwater diatoms

Diatoms possess a wealth of features that can only be seen using SEM. freshwater diatom

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