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🦠 A freshwater alga 🧬 A diatom genus
Fragilaria

Fragilaria

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A one-celled freshwater diatom that often forms long chains
  • noun
  • /fræɡɪˈlɛəriə/
  • Specialized
: Fragilaria
  • Under the microscope, Fragilaria displays long, chain-like colonies typical of this genus.

Examples

  • The presence of Fragilaria can indicate changes in water quality and nutrient levels.

  • Scientists observed a dense layer of Fragilaria forming on the lake's surface in early spring.

  • The Fragilaria species are essential for aquatic ecosystems.

  • Did you see the Fragilaria sample under the microscope?

  • Scientists observed a dense layer of Fragilaria forming on the lake's surface in early spring.

  • The presence of Fragilaria can indicate changes in water quality and nutrient levels.

  • Under the microscope, Fragilaria displays long, chain-like colonies typical of this genus.

Surface Forms

Fragilaria singular
Fragilarias plural

Etymology

Fragilaria comes from the Latin root fragilis, which means 'fragile' and is like the English word fragile. These tiny, single-celled freshwater algae have thin, glass-like shells, so the name helps you remember their delicate, brittle form.