Question

Why is euglena called as 'dual organism'?

Answer 1

euglena is an organism that  shows both autotropuic and heterotrophic nutrition.it has both plant and animal like features.so it is called dual organism.

Answer 2

As Euglena has both plant and animal like characteristics it can be called as a dual organism.

Explanation:

• Euglena has chloroplast which is a plant characteristic whereas it also exhibit flagella which is an animal characteristic.
• The Euglena can perform photosynthesis like plants but can feed on other microscopic organisms like heterotrophs or animals.
• The Euglena have also been found feeding on the dead and decaying organic matter like saprophytes.

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