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This section of the diatom wiki is being developed to provide clarity for diatom terminology and to create an educational reference for scientists that are new to the field or unfamiliar with specific terminology used to describe diatoms.
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Valve Feature Terminology
Diatomists use a number of specialized terms to describe features visible in light and scanning electron microscopy. |
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Valve Morphology Terminology
This section includes a list of geometrical and technical terms that are commonly used to describe the shape of diatom valves or colonies.
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Diatom Ecology Terminology
This section includes a list of terms that are commonly used to describe the ecology or life habit of diatoms and other algae.
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Taxonomic Terminology
This section includes a list of technical terms that are commonly used to in taxonomy or microscopy, sometimes specific to diatoms, but not related to valve features or morphology.
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