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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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Euglena isn't a animal or plant cell


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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.


What organism is both a plant and an animal?

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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.


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 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?

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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.


Is 'Euglena' an animal or a plant?

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.