1. plural of euglenoid; single-celled organisms belonging to the phylum Euglenophyta, characterized by the presence of a flagellum and the ability to move and photosynthesize.
Usage: biology; plural form; also called euglenids

Examples

• Euglenoids are commonly found in freshwater environments rich in organic matter.
• Under the microscope, the students observed euglenoids moving with their characteristic whip-like flagella.
• Many euglenoids contain chlorophyll and can produce their own food through photosynthesis.
• The biology class studied euglenoids as examples of protists that exhibit both plant and animal characteristics.
• Euglenoids are often used in laboratory settings to demonstrate basic cellular movement and nutrition.