A diatom frustule
How diatomite is formed.
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Isitangus
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How diatomite is formed.
I came across this in a cosmos magazine and thought it would be of interest...
A diatom frustule
A diatom frustule
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Naimul
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Re: How diatomite is formed.
wow would never have thought that diatomite started off as an organic thing
Acer buergerianum, Acer palmatum, Bougainvillea (something), Ficus microcarpa, Lagerstroemia indica 'Fauriei', Melaleuca styphelioides, Olea Europa, Prunus (something) 'Dwarf Apricot', Quercus robur, Ulmus parvifolia, Zelkova serrata
