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Why is the term eyespot instead of eye used when refering to the structure at the anterior end of the planarian body?
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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 are two ways that Euglena can move?
By moving their flagellum (twirling it) or by their eyespot. The eyespot goes wherever there is sunlight.
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.
Does an euglena have eye spot?
Euglena also have an eyespot at the anterior end that detects light, it can be seen near the reservoir. This helps the euglena find bright areas to gather sunlight to make their food. The color of the eyespot is red.
Why is a sensory structure so important to the euglena?
Euglena have a primitive organelle called the eyespot which detects light.
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.
When was Eyespot skate created?
Eyespot skate was created in 1903.
The members of the kingdom protista detect light using what?
eyespot
Why is the eyespot an important structure in the euglena?
The eye spot is so important because it is the only way the eugleniod (euglena) can "see" because it senses light.
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.
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
What is an example of a protist with an eyespot?
Euglena
What organism possesses an eyespot?
euglena
Which organism possesses an eyespot?
euglena
