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Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden – Diversity and Ecology of Texas Diatoms by Breena Riley, Environmental Scientist, CTMN
Chapter Meeting at the Botanic Garden – Diversity and Ecology of Texas Diatoms by Breena Riley, Environmental Scientist, CTMN
Diatoms are algae that reflect the biotic condition of streams, lakes and estuaries. Diatoms are important indicator organisms because they are sensitive to natural and human impacts, and monitoring their condition provides information about ecosystem health. A scanning electron micrograph (SEM) shows one valve of an unusual species within the genus Aneumastus. This species is... Read More →