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Meridion (Bacillariophyceae)

Meridion sp. colony, cells are in girdle view
Photograph by Jiří Heteša,  posted online. Note the 'ribboning' of the valve surfaces

Meridion sp.
Photograph posted online. Colony forms in a circular pattern resembling a cross-sectional slice of pineapple.

Meridion sp.
Note the irregular shaped plastids within the cell
Photograph by Ralph Wagner as posted online

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