Algae
Euglenophyta G.A. Klebs
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Nomenclature
Phylum:
Euglenophyta G.A. Klebs
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Euglenoids
SUMMARY
Commonly unicellular, green, often exhibit squirming movements, sometimes surrounded by an envelope or lorica; chloroplasts variously shaped; one or 2 flagella arising in a flask-shaped invagination; eyespot red, usually evident; walls with longitudinal or spiral striations; storage material variously shaped paramylon.