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Scientific Name: Euglena splendens P.A.Dangeard, 1902
Phytoplankton : Euglena splendens

Photo: sollar (iNaturalist)

Classification:
Kingdom: Protozoa
Phylum: Euglenozoa
Class: Euglenoidea
Order: Euglenida
Family: Euglenaceae
Description:
Euglena splendens cells are elongated and spindle-shaped, enclosed in a flexible pellicle that enables shape changes. At the anterior end, a single whip-like flagellum emerges from a pocket, facilitating movement through a characteristic wave-like motion. Near the flagellum’s base, an eyespot aids light detection for orientation towards light sources crucial for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts within the cell contain chlorophyll and pigments, imparting a greenish color, and serve in photosynthesis. Additionally, Euglena splendens stores paramylon, a carbohydrate reserve utilized as an energy source during darkness or nutrient scarcity, ensuring metabolic sustainability and growth under adverse conditions.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Typically found in freshwater environments.
Environment:
Freshwater
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