euglena

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Euglena gracilis, often regarded as a “superfood,” is a promising microalga with many health and nutritional benefits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

This study, which was co-authored by Dr. Kengo Suzuki from Euglena Co.,

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

In the dark, the chloroplasts of Euglena shrink up and temporarily cease functioning, and the cells instead take up organic nutrients from their environment.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The familiar genus, Euglena, encompasses some mixotrophic species that display a photosynthetic capability only when light is present.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Even to-day, perhaps, a chlorophyl-bearing Infusorian such as the Euglena may symbolize this primordial tendency of life, though in a mean form, incapable of evolving.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur