Euglenophyceae

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Euglenophyceae

class of eukaryotes

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algae
Annotated classification
Class Euglenophyceae Chlorophylls a and b; paramylon stored outside chloroplasts; mitochondria with paddle-shaped cristae; flagella lack tubular hairs, but some with hairlike scales; pellicle covering of sliding sheets allows cells to change shape; approximately 1,000 described species; includes Colacium, Euglena
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Class Euglenophyceae Chlorophylls a and b; paramylon stored outside chloroplasts; mitochondria with paddle-shaped cristae; flagella lack tubular hairs, but some with hairlike scales; pellicle covering of sliding sheets allows cells to change shape; approximately 1,000 described species; includes Colacium, Euglena
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algae
Evolution and paleontology of algae
The Euglenophyceae are believed to be an ancient lineage of algae that includes some zooflagellate protozoa, which is supported by ultrastructural and molecular data, though the group is taxonomically contentious. Some scientists consider the colourless euglenophytes to be an older group and believe that the chloroplasts…
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The Euglenophyceae are believed to be an ancient lineage of algae that includes some zooflagellate protozoa, which is supported by ultrastructural and molecular data, though the group is taxonomically contentious. Some scientists consider the colourless euglenophytes to be an older group and believe that the chloroplasts…
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