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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 19:00, 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
Euglena
- Cell Structure
- Life Stages
References
[1] Bailey, Regina. “Eugena Cells.” ThoughtCo, 26 Jan. 2018, www.thoughtco.com/about-euglena-cells-4099133. [2] "Flagellates.” Environmental Leverage, 2003, www.environmentalleverage.com/Flagellates.htm. Palande, Leena. “Volvox Facts.” Biology Wise, biologywise.com/volvox-facts.