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

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.