Ultrastructure

Ultrastructure usually refers to morphological features of the frustule that are generally smaller than 1 µm and are only resolved at high magnification with a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Alternative Terms

fine structure

Citations

Ross, R., Cox, E.J., Karayeva, N.I., Mann, D.G., Paddock, T.B.B., Simonsen, R. and Sims, P.A. (1979) An amended terminology for the siliceous components of the diatom cell Nova Hedwigia, Beihefte 64: 513-533

Gvstaurosirella Pinnata — An SEM image showing the ultrastructure of the frustule of *Staurosirella pinnata* in girdle view.

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