Euglenophyta (Noun)
Meaning
Free-swimming flagellate algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Free-swimming flagellate algae belonging to the Euglenophyta phylum can be found in both marine and freshwater environments.
- Euglenophyta, a group of free-swimming flagellate algae, contain chlorophyll and other pigments that aid in photosynthesis.
- One of the most common classes of free-swimming flagellate algae is Euglenophyta, often found in ponds, lakes, and streams.
- Some species of Euglenophyta are mixotrophic, meaning they can engage in both photosynthesis and heterotrophy as free-swimming flagellate algae.
- A distinct characteristic of Euglenophyta as free-swimming flagellate algae is the presence of flagella that propel them through the water.