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@yeastychic.bsky.social interesting article investigating the motion of diatoms. They studied the movement of several diatoms species and categorized the patterns of gliding that can be used to study how morphology can affect different species’ movements.
Delighted to see our work on #diatom motility published in @pnas.org !🎉
doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

These abundant single-celled algae are responsible for a significant portion of the air we breathe yet often overlooked. Here we show how how diatom (raphe) shape impacts their gliding function... 1/3
April 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM