MeSH definition : A phylum of unicellular flagellates of ancient eukaryotic lineage with unclear taxonomy.
They lack a CELL WALL but are covered by a proteinaceous flexible coat, the pellicle,
that allows the cell to change shape. Historically some authorities considered them
to be an order of protozoa and others classed them as ALGAE (some members have CHLOROPLASTS
and some don't).;
MeSH annotation : infection; coordinate IM with EUGLENOZOA INFECTIONS (IM); coordinate with specific
protozoan terms (ANTIGENS, PROTOZOAN, etc) if pertinent;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euglenid;
A phylum of unicellular flagellates of ancient eukaryotic lineage with unclear taxonomy.
They lack a CELL WALL but are covered by a proteinaceous flexible coat, the pellicle,
that allows the cell to change shape. Historically some authorities considered them
to be an order of protozoa and others classed them as ALGAE (some members have CHLOROPLASTS
and some don't).
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