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Flagellates can be found in ponds, lagoons, and even shallow puddles. Wherever there are large amounts of soluble food, flagellates are there.
Flagellates can be found in ponds, lagoons, and even shallow puddles. Wherever there are large amounts of soluble food, flagellates are there.
'''Examples of Flagellates'''
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''Euglena''
: Cell Structure
**Plasma membrane

Revision as of 17:23, 11 April 2019

Overview


Flagellates are microscopic, unicellular protists that are usually colorless or green. They are characterized by having one or more flagella, which is a hair-like whip organelle. There are many different types of flagellates, and they all have different lifestyles. Some are make up colonies and others live as single cells.

Environment


Flagellates can be found in ponds, lagoons, and even shallow puddles. Wherever there are large amounts of soluble food, flagellates are there.

Examples of Flagellates


Euglena

Cell Structure
    • Plasma membrane