Euglenophyceae

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Euglenophyceae

class of eukaryotes

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annotated classification

In 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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evolution and paleontology

In 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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