Pleurosigma (Marine Diatoms) 200X

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Pleurosigma (Marine Diatoms) 200X

Image: Michael Stringer, Westcliff-on-Sea, England [larger view].

Michael Stringer gathers diatoms, which are a type of algae and one of the most common types of phytoplankton, from the mud collected on Two Tree Island in the River Thames. He estimates that he has discovered more than 2,000 species of diatoms so far.

Nikon International Small World Competition is held annually to recognize excellent photography through a microscope. This year, more than 2,000 micrographs were entered from around the world. I am sharing some of them with you here.

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