Thursday, April 17, 2014

Wierd Euglena Facts


  • Most Euglena appear green however some species actually look red in the sunlight. 
  • Euglena have an eye spot, which can find sunlight for photosynthesis.  
  • Euglena are highly adaptable and can survive in fresh and salt water, and if conditions become unfavorable they simply go into hibernation. 
  • Some types of Euglena are mixotrophs. In the sunlight they photosynthesize, but in the dark they are heterotrophs. 
  • You can purchase a Euglena stuffed animal on Amazon if you want! 
Image source: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41F5%2BUgbznL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


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  1. AlanaApril 17, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    "Euglena Facts." - Interesting & Amazing Information On Euglena. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2014. .

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