Algal Universe: The hidden world of a droplet of tarn water. This sample includes the amazing multi-armed desmid Staurastrum and colonies of comma-like Kirchneriella (lower left) as well as other micro-algae that form part of the lake plankton (Akistrodesmus and Microthamnion - lower right).
2012 Photomicrography Competition
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Image of Distinction
Staurastrum, Kirchneriella, Akistrodesmus and Microthamnion (algae)
Dr. Gordon William Beakes Dr. Trevor Booth
- Affiliation
- Newcastle University
School of Biology
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Technique
- Confocal
- Magnifaction
- 400