Paralia Sulcata (Chain Diatom)

This particular species of diatom has been mistaken for Coscinodiscus. It is in fact Paralia Sulcata, a chain diatom. This diatom is not Coscinodiscus. According to Dr. Steve Morton of NOAA, Coscinodiscus does not form chains.

Correction: This diatom is not Coscinodiscus, but has correctly identified as Paralia Sulcata. Coscinodiscus does not form chains.

Correction: This diatom is not Coscinodiscus, but has correctly identified as Paralia Sulcata. Coscinodiscus does not form chains.

This particular species of diatom has been mistaken for Coscinodiscus. It is in fact Paralia Sulcata, a chain diatom. This diatom is not Coscinodiscus. According to Dr. Steve Morton of NOAA, Coscinodiscus does not form chains.

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