Euglenoids are considered a link between plants and animals because:
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Correct answer: They photosynthesize in sunlight but switch to heterotrophic feeding in the dark
Euglenoids like Euglena are mixotrophic: they perform photosynthesis when light is available but consume organic matter when deprived of sunlight. Their photosynthetic pigments are identical to those found in higher plants.
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