Molecular sensory physiology of Euglena.
After a short description of the motile physiology of Euglena gracilis the responses to light stimulation are analyzed and a new nomenclature is proposed concerning flagellar motility variations. A discussion follows about the characteristics of the photoreceptive system of Euglena and about the flavinic nature of its phototactic pigments.
D005056:Euglena gracilis / Q000502:physiology*; D005407:Flagella / Q000502:physiology; D005415:Flavins / Q000032:analysis; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009068:Movement; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D010775:Photic Stimulation; D010786:Photoreceptor Cells / Q000032:analysis / Q000502:physiology*; D010860:Pigments, Biological / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013696:Temperature
D005415:Flavins; D010860:Pigments, Biological