In Euglenoids, the flexible body is due to a protein-rich layer called:
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Correct answer: Pellicle
Instead of a rigid cell wall, Euglenoids have a protein-rich layer called a pellicle. This structure is located just inside the plasma membrane and makes their body flexible.
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