Diatom

Diatom
Coscinodiscus radiatus


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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