What is unique about the way a euglena obtains food???

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What is unique about the way a euglena obtains food???

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2007-10-13 16:48:38 · 3 answers · asked by onetreehunny 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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First of all there are over 1000 species of Euglena. A few of them contain bright green chloroplasts which means they obtain ATP via photosynthisis. However, some species are colorless and can absorb nutrients from decayed organic material through catabolism.

2007-10-13 20:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Isn't that the critter that surrounds it's meal then absorbs it thru it's skin/outer layer?

2007-10-13 16:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it can make its own food from sunlight.

2007-10-13 16:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋