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Morphology, Cell Wall, Cytology, Ultrastructure and Morphogenetic Studies

Overview and Specific Observations

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This chapter provides an overview of diatom wall construction, morphology (light microscopy [LM]), and structure (electron microscopy [EM]), cell cytology, and aspects of wall morphogenesis. It also seeks to highlight areas where more information is required, while stressing the importance of applying descriptive terminology appropriately and consistently.

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Thanks are due to Pat Sims and Andrew Carr for some of the SEM images and to Pat Sims and Jonathan Tyler for their useful comments on the manuscript during its preparation.

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Cox, E.J. (2011). Morphology, Cell Wall, Cytology, Ultrastructure and Morphogenetic Studies. In: Seckbach, J., Kociolek, P. (eds) The Diatom World. Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, vol 19. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1327-7_2

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