The given statements describe a group of organisms.
(i) Instead of a cell wall they have a protein rich pellicle making their body flexible/
(ii) They have 2 flagella, a short and a long one.
(iii) They show mixotrophic nutrition.
(iv) They are connecting link between plants and animals.
Which of the following groups is referred here?
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The group of organisms described is Euglenoids. They are characterized by a protein-rich pellicle instead of a cell wall, possess two flagella (one long, one short), exhibit mixotrophic nutrition (photosynthetic in light, heterotrophic in darkness), and are considered a link between plants and animals.
• Pellicle: Provides flexibility.
• Flagella: Two flagella, a short and a long one.
• Mixotrophic: Perform photosynthesis in light and act as heterotrophs in the dark.
• Connecting Link: Exhibit characteristics of both plants (photosynthesis) and animals (heterotrophy).
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