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Scientific Name: Euglena heimii M.Lefèvre 1934
Photo: sollar (iNaturalist)
Classification:
Kingdom: Protozoa
Phylum: Euglenozoa
Class: Euglenoidea
Order: Euglenida
Family: Euglenaceae
Description:
Euglena heimii is a freshwater microorganism belonging to the genus Euglena. It features an elongated, spindle-shaped cell with a flexible pellicle. The cell contains chloroplasts for photosynthesis, an eyespot for light detection, and a single flagellum for movement. It stores paramylon as a carbohydrate reserve. Euglena heimii inhabits nutrient-rich freshwater environments, where it contributes to ecosystems through photosynthesis and may exhibit mixotrophic behavior.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Mainly found in freshwater habitats.
Environment:
Freshwater
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DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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