The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:39473

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CIL:39473^*

Description

Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a diatom frustule. Diatoms are unicellular organisms and a major group of algae. Diatoms are encased within a hard cell wall made from silica (glass) known as a frustule. Diatom communities are often used to measure environmental conditions, for example water quality.

Technical Details

B0008350 Diatom frustule. Wellcome Images available under the following creative commons usage http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/uk/

Biological Sources

NCBI Organism Classification: Bacillariophyta; (Diatoms)
Cellular Component: cell wall; frustule

Biological Context

Biological Process: unicellular algae organization

Attribution

Name: Anne Weston
Link: Wellcome Images
Other: London Research Instiute, CRUK

Imaging

Image Type: recorded image
Imaging Mode: scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
Parameters Imaged: elastic scattering of electrons
Source of Contrast: differences in deposition of metal shadow
Visualization Methods: visualization of contiguous regions
Processing History: colorized

Sample Preparation

Relation To Intact Cell: whole mounted tissue

Dimensions

Spatial Axis	Image Size	Pixel Size
X	734px	——
Y	576px	——

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