Chaetoceros the Diatom

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Chaetoceros is a type of diatom - microscopic, photosynthetic plankton known as phytoplankton. These tiny organisms form the foundation of the ocean’s food web, supporting marine life from the smallest zooplankton to the largest whales.

NASA’s PACE mission helps scientists better understand phytoplankton from space, revealing how these vital organisms influence ocean ecosystems and Earth’s climate.

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Chaetoceros the Diatom

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