Frustule definition
The hard, siliceous bivalve shell of a diatom.
noun
Either of the two interlocking halves of the hard, siliceous shell of a diatom cell.
noun
The hard, siliceous bivalve shell of a diatom.
noun
The silica-rich cell wall of a diatom. Frustules are divided into two halves, and the intricate patterns of depressions and projections on each half help to identify individual diatom species.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
frustule
Plural:
frustules