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− | A [[Euglena]] is a [[unicellular]] [[microorganism]] | + | A [[Euglena]] is a [[unicellular]] [[microorganism]] that has a [[Cell Membrane|cell membrane]], [[cytoplasm]], [[mitochondria]], [[chloroplast]]s, a [[Nucleus (Biology)|nucleus]] and a [[flagellum]]. |
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+ | ===About Euglena=== | ||
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+ | : [[Euglena]] move using a tail called a [[flagellum]]. | ||
+ | : [[Euglena]] can make their own food because they contain [[chloroplast]]s. | ||
+ | : [[Euglena]] have [[chloroplast]]s but they are not considered plants because they do not have a [[Cell Wall|cell wall]], they are [[unicellular]] and they have a [[flagellum]]. | ||
+ | : The [[Euglena]] gets rid of waste using a [[Contractile Vacuole|contractile vacuole]]. | ||
+ | : [[Euglena]] have an [[Eye Spot|eye spot]] which can sense light and allow the [[Euglena]] to respond. |
Revision as of 07:47, 5 September 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A Euglena is a unicellular microorganism that has a cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria, chloroplasts, a nucleus and a flagellum.
About Euglena
- Euglena move using a tail called a flagellum.
- Euglena can make their own food because they contain chloroplasts.
- Euglena have chloroplasts but they are not considered plants because they do not have a cell wall, they are unicellular and they have a flagellum.
- The Euglena gets rid of waste using a contractile vacuole.
- Euglena have an eye spot which can sense light and allow the Euglena to respond.