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so it can find the brightest part of its environment it is not a true eye like ours all it does is detect light
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What part does a euglena have that amoeba or paramecium don't?
the red eyespot and the flagellum
What structure do euglena have that is sensetive to light?
Euglena use an eyespot to detect light. An eyespot is a dark spot on their body. They cannot see the world around them but they can see light. The eyespot is located anywhere on their body but usually near their flagella. A flagella is a whip-like strand that euglena and other organisms use to move through the water. Euglena are producers and they make food through photosynthesis so they need the light.
What protists have both plant-like and animal-like characteristics?
The protist that have both plant-like and animal-like are Amoeba, Euglena, and Paramecium
What are two ways that Euglena can move?
By moving their flagellum (twirling it) or by their eyespot. The eyespot goes wherever there is sunlight.
What does the eyespot enable the protozoa to do?
A red eyespot is clearly visible. In fact the real light sensitive organ is the swelling near the base of the flagellum. The red area makes sure only light from one direction is detected. Since the light sensitive organ is directly connected to the flagellum, Euglena is perfectly able to swim towards a light source
What is amazing about euglenas?
Many things:Euglena is both an alga and a protozoan.It does not reproduce sexually.It has its own order.It is both autotrophic and heterotrophic.It has an eyespot.
Cluster of red pigments on euglenas that helps the organism find sunlight?
The red pigment on euglenas that helps the organism find sunlight is not nice
What is the red color in Euglena?
I think its the eyespot.
What part does a euglena have that amoeba or paramecium don't?
the red eyespot and the flagellum
When was Eyespot skate created?
Eyespot skate was created in 1903.
What structure do euglena have that is sensetive to light?
Euglena use an eyespot to detect light. An eyespot is a dark spot on their body. They cannot see the world around them but they can see light. The eyespot is located anywhere on their body but usually near their flagella. A flagella is a whip-like strand that euglena and other organisms use to move through the water. Euglena are producers and they make food through photosynthesis so they need the light.
What protists have both plant-like and animal-like characteristics?
The protist that have both plant-like and animal-like are Amoeba, Euglena, and Paramecium
What are two ways that Euglena can move?
By moving their flagellum (twirling it) or by their eyespot. The eyespot goes wherever there is sunlight.
What does the eyespot enable the protozoa to do?
A red eyespot is clearly visible. In fact the real light sensitive organ is the swelling near the base of the flagellum. The red area makes sure only light from one direction is detected. Since the light sensitive organ is directly connected to the flagellum, Euglena is perfectly able to swim towards a light source
Does an amoeba have an eyespot?
Yes
Light sensitivity in euglena is provided by the eyespot True or False?
Yes, light sensitivity in euglena is provided by the eyespot.
What does an eyespot do?
An eyespot allows an autotroph to detect light so that it can move into a well-lit area where it can carry out photosynthesis
