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What is the primary mode of reproduction of Euglenophytes under favorable conditions?
What is the primary mode of reproduction of Euglenophytes under favorable conditions?
What is the function of stigma in Euglenophytes?
What is the function of stigma in Euglenophytes?
Why are Euglenophytes used as indicators of water pollution?
Why are Euglenophytes used as indicators of water pollution?
What is the term for Euglenophytes that have photosynthetic pigments but can also behave as heterotrophs?
What is the term for Euglenophytes that have photosynthetic pigments but can also behave as heterotrophs?
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What is the purpose of contractile vacuoles in Euglenophytes?
What is the purpose of contractile vacuoles in Euglenophytes?
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Under what conditions do Euglenophytes form palmella stages?
Under what conditions do Euglenophytes form palmella stages?
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What happens to the parental cell during the Palmella stage?
What happens to the parental cell during the Palmella stage?
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What is the characteristic feature of Euglena?
What is the characteristic feature of Euglena?
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What is the purpose of cyst formation in these algae?
What is the purpose of cyst formation in these algae?
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How do Euglena cells typically divide?
How do Euglena cells typically divide?
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What is the characteristic feature of Phacus?
What is the characteristic feature of Phacus?
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What happens to the daughter protoplasts in some cases?
What happens to the daughter protoplasts in some cases?
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How long can Phacus grow up to?
How long can Phacus grow up to?
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What is the habitat of Phacus?
What is the habitat of Phacus?
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Who was the first person to use the term 'Algae'?
Who was the first person to use the term 'Algae'?
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Which criterion is used to classify algae based on the morphology and orientation of flagella?
Which criterion is used to classify algae based on the morphology and orientation of flagella?
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What suffix is recommended for the family level in algae classification?
What suffix is recommended for the family level in algae classification?
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Which division of algae is known for lacking a cell wall but has a hard outer layer called a pellicle?
Which division of algae is known for lacking a cell wall but has a hard outer layer called a pellicle?
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What is the difference between paramylon and starch?
What is the difference between paramylon and starch?
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Which of the following is a key feature of Euglenophyta?
Which of the following is a key feature of Euglenophyta?
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What movement is characteristic of Euglenophyta due to their striae?
What movement is characteristic of Euglenophyta due to their striae?
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Which main pigment do Euglenophyta contain?
Which main pigment do Euglenophyta contain?
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