Diatom

Diatom

Coscinodiscus radiatus
Scale 2 Diat: photosynthetic , Hierachy 1

10 POINTS

Heterokontophyta, Coscinodiscophyceae

Although it only reaches a maximum size of 0.5mm, this diatom is one of the largest diatom species and is an important food source for small and juvenile crustaceans.

Habitats: rocky shore, open water


Graphic by UK Marine