Question

What are the characteristic features of Euglenoids?

Answer 1

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Some characteristic features of Euglenoids are as follows. ⇒ Euglenoids (such as Euglena) are unicellular protists commonly found in fresh water. ⇒ Instead of cell wall, a protein-rich cell membrane known as pellicle is present. ⇒ They bear two flagella on the anterior end of the body.

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Answer 2

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• Euglenoids are a group of flagellates.
• They are unicellular and belong to the kingdom Protista.
• They are found in freshwater.
• They have an eyespot
• Instead of a cell wall, they have pellicle which is a protein rich membrane.
• The anterior end of their body has two flagella; one long and one short.
• They are autotrophs as well as heterotrophs.
• When sunlight is present, they can make their own food (because they contain chlorophyll)
• When sunlight is absent, they behave as heterotrophs and consumes smallers organisms.
• They serve as a connecting link between planst and animals.
• Euglena is a euglenoid.

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