Algae:Euglena
From Metabolomics.JP
Structure
Size
| species | length (μm) | diameter |
|---|---|---|
| E. gracilis | 50 | 10 |
| E. minuta | 10 | |
| E. oxyuris | 500 |
The size of E. gracilis increases under B12 depletion.
Pellicle
| body part | constituents (%) |
|---|---|
| pellicle | proteins 68.7 |
| lipids 17.9 | |
| carbohydrates 13.5 |