Eyespot

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

An eyespot next to the flagellum in a euglena.

The eyespot is part of a euglena that responds to light.

About Eyespots

The eyespot in the euglena is connected to the flagellum to allow it to move in response to light.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The eyespot is an organelle found in some protists including the Euglena.

About Eyespots

The eyespot allows micro-organisms to respond to changes in light intensity.