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Euglena splendens compared with Euglena variabilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (protozoo)	Protozoa (protozoo)
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 splendens	Euglena variabilis

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, and Sweden.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, and Sweden.

Euglena splendens es un euglenido unicelular fotosintético caracterizado por su cuerpo alargado y su brillante coloración verde procedente de los cloroplastos. Habita entornos de agua dulce estancada, incluyendo estanques, zanjas y aguas enriquecidas en nutrientes de regiones templadas y tropicales. Este organismo mixotrófico realiza fotosíntesis en condiciones de luz y puede absorber nutrientes orgánicos disueltos en la oscuridad.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇪 Sweden