euglenophyte
/juˈɡliːnəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A member of a group of single-celled organisms that includes euglenoids, often found in freshwater and capable of photosynthesis or absorbing food.
- Many euglenophytes have a flexible outer covering called a pellicle.
- The euglenophyte is a common subject in biology labs because it is easy to grow.
- When light is scarce, some euglenophytes can switch from photosynthesis to eating bacteria.