HARITHA,Subject Matter Expert at Edumarz
Solution:
Euglenoids are microorganisms that live in freshwater
The body of euglenoids is covered by a protein rich layer termed as pellicle
They show features of both plants and animals and form a connecting link between plants and animals
They possess two flagella(short and a long one) at their anterior region
Presence of small eye spot
Presence of contractile vacuole for osmoregulation
Mode of reproduction is asexual by binary fission and absence of sexual mode of reproduction
Absence of cell wall in the body
Pigments present in euglenoids show similarities with pigments of higher plants
