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Definition of euglena

euglena

/juːˈɡliːnə/
eu · gle · na
Plural:euglenas
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Adjective:euglenoid
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euglena Lexical Profile

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Any single-celled freshwater flagellate eukaryote of the genus Euglena, notable for having both plant-like chloroplasts for photosynthesis and an animal-like eyespot and flagellum for active movement.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in New Latin by the German naturalist Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg in 1830 from Ancient Greek 'eu-' (good, true) and 'glēnē' (eyeball), referring to the organism's prominent, light-sensitive red eyespot.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euglena. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euglena
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