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Figure 3. Aggregates of 4.3-µm fluorescent microsphere settled at the bottom of the experimental vessels with Rhodomonas salina (RHO), Tetraselmis suecica (TET) and the reference vessel (CNL) on the fourth day of experiment. Micrographs were obtained in light (top) and fluorescent (bottom) modes. Arrows show organic matrix stained by Alcian Blue. The microspheres fluoresce in green.