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characteristics of eugalena

characteristics of euglena ​

Answer 1

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Characteristics of Euglena :-

• Euglena belong to the phylum Euglenozoa.
• Members of this phylum are unicellular organisms mostly found in freshwater, with a few found in saltwater.
• The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food).

Answer 2

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Euglena are characterized by an elongated cell (15–500 micrometres [1 micrometre = 10−6 metre], or 0.0006–0.02 inch) with one nucleus, numerous chlorophyll-containing chloroplasts (cell organelles that are the site of photosynthesis), a contractile vacuole (organelle that regulates the cytoplasm), an eyespot, and one .They have a pellicle present- which is a protein-rich membrane. - They lack a cell wall. - They have two flagella on the anterior of the body. - They can prepare their food by photosynthetic pigments called chloroplasts.