Symmetric and Asymmetric Components of Shape Variation in the Diatom Genus <i>Frustulia</i> (Bacillariophyta)
Irregularities in cell division can produce asymmetry in symmetric structures, such as outlines of diatom cells, which can reflect genetic, environmental, or random variability in developmental processes. This study examined 12 phylogenetic lineages of the diatom genus <i>Frustulia</i> u...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Symmetry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/12/10/1626 |