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Definition of euglena

euglena

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

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• noun

1

Any microscopic, single-celled freshwater organism of the genus Euglena, characterized by a flagellum for movement, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and a light-sensitive reddish eyespot.

Example

"In our middle school biology lab, we observed a living euglena swimming under the microscope and noted its bright green color."

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eulalia
euonymus

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in New Latin in the 1830s by Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg, derived from Greek 'eu-' (good, true) and 'glēnē' (eyeball or pupil), referring to the organism's distinctive reddish eyespot.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Euglena. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/euglena
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