There are two copies of each autosome (chromosomes 1-22) in both females and males. The sex chromosomes are different: There are two copies of the X-chromosome in females, but males have a single X-chromosome and a Y-chromosome.
Euglena move by a flagellum (plural â flagella), which is a long whip-like structure that acts like a little motor. The flagellum is located on the front end, and twirls in such a way as to pull the cell through the water. Color the reservoir grey and the flagellum black. Chloroplasts within the Euglena trap sunlight that is used for photosynthesis, and can be seen as several rod-like structures throughout the cell.
They are not completely autotrophic though, euglena can also absorb food from their environment; euglenas usually live in quiet ponds or puddles. Euglena move by a flagellum (plural â flagella), which is a long whip-like structure that acts like a little motor.The flagellum is located on the anterior (front) end, and twirls in such a way as to pull the cell through the water.It is attached at an inward pocket called the reservoir. The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food).he flagellum is located on the anterior (front) end, and twirls in such a way as to pull the cell through the water. It is attached at an inward pocket called the reservoir. The Euglena is unique in that it is both heterotrophic (must consume food) and autotrophic (can make its own food).