Genus: Euglenas in a close fitting lorica; a single long flagellum extends through small opening;
lorica with or without short collar; yellow to brown (How to know the protozoa, 1979).
Lorica often possesses numerous spines, composed of ferric hydroxide impregnated with brown
manganic compound (Kudo, 1966).
Species: Lorica ellipsoidal, 10-16 μm long, 8-12 μm wide,
surface smooth, collar present or periphery of the opening thickened, 2-3 chloroplasts saucer-shaped
(An Illustrated Guide to Freshwater Zooplankton in Japan, 2000).
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