Euglena Euglena gracilis

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EuglenaEuglena gracilis

• Actually, there are many species of Euglena, and
  Im not quite sure what this one is. When we know
  the genus, but not the species, we write Euglena
  sp.
• Where sp. indicates species. If there are
  several different species we write spp for
  species plural.

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EuglenaEuglena gracilis

• Eukaryote
• Nucleus in cells
• Single Celled
• No cell wall
• Autotroph Heterotroph!
• Motile
• Asexual reproduction
• Kingdom Protista

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EuglenaEuglena gracilis

• Autotroph Euglena have chloroplasts that undergo
  photosynthesis using light energy to build sugar.

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EuglenaEuglena gracilis

• Flagellum The flagellum, or tail, helps the
  euglena move towards light and away from
  predators.

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EuglenaEuglena gracilis

• Eyespot The Euglena has a very simple eye that
  senses light. This way the euglena can move
  untill it is in a lighted area.

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• Nucleus The nucleus is where all the DNA is
  stored. This is, of course, true for all
  eukaryotes, including members of the kingdom
  protista.