Structure of Euglena Euglena is a protozoan that is a solitary and free-living freshwater flagellate. It is autotrophic in sunlight but becomes heterotrophic in dark. It can perform photosynthesis to produce its own food with the help of chloroplasts and sunlight. It can also take food when it is in the dark. The structure of Euglena is described below.. Detailed diagram of Euglena structure showing stigma, flagellum, chloroplast, pellicle, nucleus, and contractile vacuole. Explore the mixotrophic biology and adaptations of this versatile protist.
Euglena, genus of more than 1,000 species of single-celled flagellated microorganisms that feature both plant and animal characteristics. They are photosynthetic, and most species can also feed heterotrophically. Learn more about Euglena with this article.. File:Euglena Anatomy Diagram.svg File File history File usage on Commons File usage on other wikis Metadata Download all sizes Use this file on the web Use this file on a wiki Email a link to this file Information about reusing