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Euglena gracilis

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Euglena gracilis é um flagelado euglenídeo unicelular bem estudado encontrado em ambientes de água doce em todo o mundo. É mixotrófico, capaz tanto de realizar fotossíntese na luz quanto de se alimentar de forma heterotrófica no escuro, tornando-o altamente adaptável a variações nas condições de luminosidade. É um dos organismos modelo mais utilizados em pesquisas de biologia celular e biotecnologia.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Euglena gracilis. It belongs to the genus Euglena.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Brazil, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Euglena gracilis) belongs to the genus Euglena, which is part of the taxonomic family Euglenaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Euglena gracilis) belongs to the kingdom Protozoa (protozoário).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Euglena include , , , , .

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