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Evolution of the diatoms: major steps in their evolution and a review of the supporting molecular and morphological evidence

Linda K. MedlinMarine Biological Association of the UK, The Citadel, PlymouthPL1 2PB, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 79-103 | Received 30 Sep 2015, Accepted 11 Nov 2015, Published online: 28 May 2019

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