Skeletonemataceae Explained

Skeletonemataceae is a family of diatoms in the order Thalassiosirales. There is currently only one known genus in this family of diatoms known as Skeletonema as reported from diatom.org.[1] Being from the Thalassiosirales order means that Skeletonemataceae are centric diatoms.

The sexual reproduction of oogamous is where reproduction occurs by the union of mobile male and immobile female gametes.[2] This way of reproduction is possible due to the lack of significant motility which is also a defining trait of Skeletonema.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skeletonema Genera - Diatoms of North America. diatoms.org. 2019-06-10.
  2. Web site: Definition of oogamous Dictionary.com. www.dictionary.com. en. 2019-06-11.