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Euglena deses compared with Euglena texta

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (protozoa)	Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum same	Euglenozoa (Euglenozoa)	Euglenozoa (Euglenozoa)
Class same	Euglenoidea (Euglenoidea)	Euglenoidea (Euglenoidea)
Order same	Euglenida (Euglenida)	Euglenida (Euglenida)
Family same	Euglenaceae	Euglenaceae
Genus same	Euglena	Euglena
Species	Euglena deses	Euglena texta

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Euglena.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Sweden.

Euglena deses is a photosynthetic euglenoid flagellate in the family Euglenaceae, distinguished by its elongate to cylindrical cell body that undergoes pronounced euglenoid movement (metaboly). It inhabits nutrient-rich freshwater habitats, including puddles, ditches, and the surface of damp soil, often forming green biofilms. Its single emergent flagellum propels it toward light to optimize photosynthesis.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden