Four plant characteristics of euglena
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Euglena is 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 (the organelle that regulates the cytoplasm), an eyespot, and one or two flagella.
Euglena is a large genus of unicellular protists: they have both plant and animal characteristics. All live in water and move by means of a flagellum. This is an animal characteristic. Most have chloroplasts, which are characteristic of algae and plants.
The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food). Chloroplasts within the euglena trap sunlight that is used for photosynthesis, and can be seen as several rod-like structures throughout the cell.