noun
euglena
A genus of single-celled flagellate protists; often studied in biology. In Japanese, also referred to as ミドリムシ (green bug).
from Latin
See also: 緑虫
ユーグレナは光合成を行う微生物です。
Euglena is a microorganism that performs photosynthesis.
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Recently, research on using euglena as a health food has been advancing.