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Systematics of Living Organisms — Biology STD 11 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBiologySystematics of Living Organisms2 Marks
Question
What are the characteristics of euglenoids?
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Answer

Euglenoids:
  1. They lack cell wall but have a tough covering of proteinaceous pellicle.
  2. Pellicle covering provides flexibility and contractibility to Euglena.
  3. They possess two flagella, one short and other long.
  4. They behave as heterotrophs in absence of light but possess pigments, similar to that of higher plants, for photosynthesis.

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