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it has both features of a plant and an animal and is considered unique
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∙ 13y ago
Euglena is a single-celled organism that is neither strictly an animal nor a plant. It belongs to a group called protozoa, which are considered to be protists. Euglena can undergo photosynthesis like plants but can also feed on organic matter like animals.
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∙ 12y agoActually, both. The debate rages on. See more information in the related link listed below:
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What is the scientific name for euglena?
The scientific name for euglena is Euglena.
What Kingdom is a Englena in?
An euglena belongs to the Kingdom Protista. Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic organisms that do not fit into the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms. Euglenas are single-celled organisms that can be both autotrophic and heterotrophic.
Species and genus name of euglena?
Euglena is actually the genus name as well as the common name for this organism. Finding the exact species is difficult, because the genus Euglena has dozens of species in it.See the Related Links for more information about the genus Euglena as well as a list of the species in this genus.
Scientific name for euglena?
The scientific name for euglena is Euglena gracilis. It is a single-celled, photosynthetic protist that can move by either using its flagellum or contracting its cell body.
What phylum in kingdom protista does Euglena belong to?
Euglena belongs to the phylum Euglenozoa in the kingdom Protista.
Everything bout a euglena?
Euglena isn't a animal or plant cell
What animal is halfway an animal and plant?
The one celled "Euglena"Currently, over 1,000 species of Euglena have been described. There are many to be discovered. Some Euglena are considered to have both plant and animal features.
Is euglena a plant cell or animal cell?
It is neither a plant nor animal actually. It is really in the protista kingdom because it is a protozoa.Domain: EukaryotaKingdom: Protista(unranked): ExcavataPhylum: EuglenophytaClass: EuglenoideaOrder: EuglenalesFamily: EuglenaceaeGenus: EuglenaYour mama
What organism is both a plant and an animal?
euglena
How is a euglena like a plant cellHow is it like an animal cell?
what are some similarities between euglena and plant cells
Two reasons for why can't the Euglena be considered a plant cell?
Euglena can not be considered a plant cell because it has animal and plant characteristics.
A green living thing that is not a animal?
a plant
How is the single cell of a Euglena like a plant cell?
The answer is a euglena has parts that allow it to move and catch food as an animal does. It also has chloroplasts, so it can make its own food, as a plant does.
What are one-celled algae that has both animal and plant-like characteristics?
Euglena!
What is the connecting link between plant and animal?
y euglena is called the connecting link between plants and animal
Is there a cell with both plant and animal characteristics?
The Euglena is a protozoa with both plant and animal characteristics. It can both photosynthesize and eat other cells to get sustenance.
In What ways is euglena like all other cells?
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