Integrative effects of morphology, silicification, and light on diatom vertical movements

Diatoms represent the most abundant and diversified class of primary producers in present oceans; their distinctive trait is the ability to incorporate silicic acid in a silica outer shell called frustule. Numerous adaptative functions are ascribed to frustules, including the control of vertical mov...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Plant Science
Main Authors:	Alessandra Petrucciani, Paolo Moretti, Maria Grazia Ortore, Alessandra Norici
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Subjects:	frustule sinking dynamic light scattering diatom ecophysiology stable isotopefractionation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1143998/full