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Genus: Ditylum | Diatom Common West Coast species: D. brightwellii Order: Biddulphiales Family: Lithodesmisceae
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Description: Found as single cells or short chains. Numerous, small chloroplasts and a long central spine. Produce resting spores. Cell Size: Length (pervalvar axis) 80-130um Distribution: Cosmopolitan excluding polar waters.
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