Flagellates

Overview

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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.

Environment

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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.

Examples of Flagellates

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Euglena

Cell Structure

• Plasma membrane