The Incredible Gallery of Dennis Kunkel - SEM extraordinaire  : a mini gallery on Mic-UK
 

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Here is a SEM image of a fresh water Diatom created by Dennis Kunkel. It has been recreated here using virtual 3D software to imply a sense of solidness.

The 2D version of this image and licensing information for various sizes can be viewed here.

  		     
         

There are more than 200 genera of living diatoms, and there are approximately 100,000 extant species. They are a widespread group and can be found in the oceans, in freshwater, in soils and on damp surfaces. Most live pelagically in open water, although some live as surface films at the water-sediment interface (benthic), or even under damp atmospheric conditions. They are especially important in oceans, where they are estimated...  more
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