The life cycle of a protozoan alternates between the proliferative phase and cyst stage. They reproduce asexually by binary fission or multiple... View Article
Euglena are not plant cells even after having chloroplasts. They lack a cell wall and they behave as heterotrophs in the absence of sunlight.... View Article
Euglena moves towards the light, i.e. phototaxis due to the presence of photoreceptors in the eyespot, which detects the light. Also Check:... View Article
Slime moulds are saprophytic protists. The aggregation of cells is known as plasmodium. They form spores under unfavourable conditions, which can... View Article
They are called mixotrophs because they show autotrophic as well as heterotrophic modes of nutrition. Also Check: Protozoa Dinoflagellates... View Article
Euglenoids have a flexible body due to the protein-rich pellicle layer instead of a cell wall. Also Check: Protozoa Dinoflagellates Are... View Article
Some species of Euglena produce toxins (Euglenophycin), which can kill fish and inhibit the growth of mammalian tissue. Also Check: Protozoa... View Article
Protozoa is a group of unicellular eukaryotes, which are believed to be primitive animals. They are heterotrophs and are included in the kingdom... View Article
Euglenoids are mostly inhabitants of freshwater. They are found in stagnant water. Also Check: Protozoa Dinoflagellates Are All Protists... View Article
Yes, euglenoids are mixotrophic. They are autotrophs in the presence of sunlight and become heterotrophs in the absence of sunlight. Also Check:... View Article
