Plantlike Flagellate (Noun)
Meaning
Unicellular organisms having many characteristics of typical algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The plantlike flagellate Euglena gracilis is a common organism found in freshwater environments.
- Plantlike flagellates such as Chlamydomonas reinhardtii have been extensively studied for their photosynthetic capabilities.
- Some plantlike flagellates have the ability to switch between autotrophic and heterotrophic modes of nutrition.
- The cell structure of plantlike flagellates often includes chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis.
- Plantlike flagellates are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with other algae and green plants.