A Virtual Pond Dip

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Euglena (single-celled)         Further details: Flagellated algae and protozoa

Name (genus): Euglena Size : 25 - 100 µm Where to find them : Planktonic, often colouring the water green. Notes : Euglena, like some other micro-organisms, have features of both algae (e.g. green and photosynthesise) and protozoa (moves with whip-like flagella). Thus biologists debate how they should be classified. It also has a red eye spot. You may come across them when viewing a larger organism under the microscope. Euglena, if abundant, may cross the field of view moving in and out of focus. Classification : Kingdom - Protoctista, Phylum - Discomitochondria (apparently a new interim phylum. See refs.) Return to the Pond Dip