[Campbell Biology P.649] What is the primary distinguishing morphological feature of Eugleno... | Practice Question

What is the primary distinguishing morphological feature of Euglenozoans?

  • A: The presence of two equal-sized nuclei.
  • B: A highly reduced mitochondrion called a mitosome.
  • C: A rod with either a spiral or crystalline structure inside their flagella.
  • D: An undulating membrane used for locomotion.

Explanation

The text states that the main morphological feature distinguishing protists in the Euglenozoan clade is the presence of a rod with either a spiral or a crystalline structure inside each of their flagella Figure 28.8 .