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euglenid

euglenid

9.9
A one-celled living thing in fresh and salt water that moves with a whip-like tail
  • noun
  • /juˈɡlinɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : euglenido
  • Some euglenid species can photosynthesize, while others are colorless and feed on organic matter.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the role of euglenids in nutrient cycling in freshwater lakes.

  • Many euglenids are found in freshwater lakes.

  • A euglenid swims through the pond water with a whip-like motion of its flagellum.

  • The euglenid swam gracefully in the pond.

  • A euglenid swims through the pond water with a whip-like motion of its flagellum.

  • Scientists studied the role of euglenids in nutrient cycling in freshwater lakes.

  • Some euglenid species can photosynthesize, while others are colorless and feed on organic matter.

Synonyms

euglenoid
vseuglenid
  • Specialized
9.9

A single-celled water organism with a whip-like tail that often makes food from light

belongs to group Euglenida rather than that other group
euglenophyte
vseuglenid
  • Specialized
9.9

A single-celled living thing in water, often green, with a tail used to move

belongs to group Euglenida instead of that named group

Surface Forms

euglenid singular
euglenids plural

Morphology

euglenid = Euglena (transparent) = euglen + id

Formed from the genus name Euglena + the biological suffix '-id' indicating a member of that group, so the meaning is a direct member-of relation.

Etymology

Euglenid comes from the group name Euglena, built from Greek parts eu- 'good' and glēnē 'eye' because many of these single-celled creatures have a small 'eye' spot to sense light. So the name helps you remember that euglenids are tiny organisms that often move with a whip-like tail and use light to help them live.