Pennate vs centric

The two morphological groups of diatoms. Pennate diatoms are elongate with bilateral symmetry (Naviculaceae, Pinnularia, Cymbella). Centric diatoms are circular with radial symmetry (Cyclotella, Aulacoseira). Freshwater bodies are dominated by pennate forms.

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Pollens and Diatoms in Forensic Investigation

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Pennate vs centric

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