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Why is Euglena is classified as a protoctist and not as an animal or a plant?
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∙ 9y ago
It's a plant like protist, it contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis. The eyespots function as a light shield which allows light from a certain direction to strike the light detector.
it doesn' have a cell wall because it is "plant-like," not a plant,
it has a pellicle that provides strength and flexibility since it lacks a cell wall.in order to be classified as a plant rather than "plant like" it would need to have a cell wall
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoEuglena is a protist that can both eat food and can photosynthesize.
When acting as a heterotroph, the Euglena surrounds a particle of food and consumes it by phagocytosis.
When acting as an autotroph, the Euglena utilizes chloroplasts to produce sugars by photosynthesis.
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∙ 15y agoBecause it is a single cell organism, and has a presence of chlorophyll common to plant life.
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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
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.
What is the connecting link between plant and animal?
y euglena is called the connecting link between plants and animal
In What ways is euglena like all other cells?
yup
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 protoctist kingdom divided?
Theprotoctist kingdom is divided into "Plant-like protist" , "Animal-like protist" and "fungi- like protist"
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!
Why is a spider classified as an animal?
Spiders are classified as animals because they belong to the kingdom Animalia. They are multicellular, heterotrophic organisms that possess specialized cells and tissues, as well as a defined body structure with distinct organ systems. Additionally, spiders exhibit characteristics such as mobility, growth, and reproduction that align with the defining features of animals.
What is the connecting link between plant and animal?
y euglena is called the connecting link between plants and animal
