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The familiar genus, Euglena, encompasses some mixotrophic species that display a photosynthetic capability only when light is present.

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Dinoflagellates exhibit extensive morphological diversity and can be photosynthetic, heterotrophic, or mixotrophic.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015