What is another word for euglenid?
Pronunciation: [jˈuːɡə͡lnˌɪd] (IPA) 
Euglenids are a type of unicellular organisms that belong to the family Euglenaceae. They are commonly known as euglenoids or euglenophytes. These organisms are found in freshwater habitats and are characterized by their unique shape, which is typically long and cylindrical with a flexible membrane called a pellicle. Euglenids have chloroplasts and can produce their own food through photosynthesis. Other synonyms for the word "euglenid" include euglenoid flagellates, euglenophycea, and phytomonadida. Regardless of the term used, these unicellular organisms remain an essential part of freshwater ecosystems, playing important roles as primary producers and in nutrient cycling.
