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Euglena splendens compared with Euglena viridis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Protozoa (простейшие)	Protozoa (простейшие)
Phylum same	Euglenozoa (Euglenozoa)	Euglenozoa (Euglenozoa)
Class same	Euglenoidea (эвгленовые)	Euglenoidea (эвгленовые)
Order same	Euglenida (эвглениды)	Euglenida (эвглениды)
Family same	Euglenaceae	Euglenaceae
Genus same	Euglena	Euglena
Species	Euglena splendens	Euglena viridis

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

Range

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

Euglena splendens is a photosynthetic unicellular euglenid characterized by its elongated body and brilliant green coloration from chloroplasts. It inhabits standing freshwater environments including ponds, ditches, and nutrient-enriched waters across temperate and tropical regions. This mixotrophic organism performs photosynthesis in light conditions and can absorb dissolved organic nutrients in darkness.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇸🇪 Sweden