Euglena , Lec6 Flashcards
are tiny protist organisms that are classified in the Eukaryota Domain.
Euglena
some species of Euglena appear red in color because they contain a large amount of ….
carotenoids
Euglena can live in
both fresh and salt water aquatic environments.
flexible membrane that supports the plasma membrane
Pellicle
light sensitive region detects light and is located near the flagellum. It assists in movement toward or away from light.
Photoreceptor
area (typically red) contains pigmented granules that aid in the detection of light.
Eyespot
Euglena move by the whipping motion of a tail like structure.
This called?
Flagellum
structure that removes excess water from the cell
Contractile Vacuole
gel-like, aqueous substance within the cell
Cytoplasm
thin, semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosing its contents
Plasma membrane
flexible membrane that supports the plasma membrane
Pellicle
This starch-like carbohydrate is composed of glucose produced during photosynthesis. It serves as a food reserve when photosynthesis is not possible.
Paramylon
inward pocket near the anterior of the cell where flagella arise, and excess water is removed by the contractile vacuole
Reservoir
is a genus of unicellular, of the phylum Euglenophyta, characterized by its flat, leafshaped structure, and rigid cytoskeleton known as a pellicle.
Phacus
commonly found in freshwater habitats
Phacus
