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Name derivation:

 

Classification:

Euglenamorpha  Wenrich  1924;  3 species have been described but may not be accepted taxonomically (Guiry and Guiry 2016).

The colorless form may be synonymous with Hegneria (Ibid.).

Morphology:

Flagellated unicells with euglenoid movement (‘metaboly’).  Cigar-shaped.  Both PS and non-PS cells are described.  Green cells have 3, while colorless cells have  4 – 6 emergent flagella.

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Habitat:

Endozoic in the digestive tract of Rana tadpoles.

 

References:

Guiry, M.D. in Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry  2013.  AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway.  http://www.algaebase.org; searched on 29 January 2013.