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# Euglena needs light, but no direct solar radiation. I chose a suitable window which fulfills those conditions. | # Euglena needs light, but no direct solar radiation. I chose a suitable window which fulfills those conditions. | ||
# For making photosynthesis, every visible wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum of light is utilized. UV-A light has a positive effect on the growing of the chloroplasts while UV-B light can slow down photosynthesis. t is not required in high amounts, so I will waive to use a UV lamp. The light Euglena gets naturally should be enough. [https://www.exciteled.de/de/spektrum-photosynthese] | # For making photosynthesis, every visible wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum of light is utilized. UV-A light has a positive effect on the growing of the chloroplasts while UV-B light can slow down photosynthesis. t is not required in high amounts, so I will waive to use a UV lamp. The light Euglena gets naturally should be enough. [https://www.exciteled.de/de/spektrum-photosynthese] | ||
''Nutrition'' | ''Nutrition'' | ||
# Euglena is not able to produce vitamin B12 by itself. The absorption occurs by the phagocytosis. This lack can be compensated with a tiny piece of hard cheese or some wheat grain. | # Euglena is not able to produce vitamin B12 by itself. The absorption occurs by the phagocytosis. This lack can be compensated with a tiny piece of hard cheese or some wheat grain. | ||
# Because CO2 is required for the process of photosynthesis, it is recommended to add some stale mineral water from time to time. I will also use CO2 fertilizer for aquarium plants to see if this works as well. [http://www.schulbiologiezentrum.info/15.20%20Euglena%20Neufassung%20031203.pdf] | # Because CO2 is required for the process of photosynthesis, it is recommended to add some stale mineral water from time to time. I will also use CO2 fertilizer for aquarium plants to see if this works as well. [http://www.schulbiologiezentrum.info/15.20%20Euglena%20Neufassung%20031203.pdf] | ||
''Initial state'' | ''Initial state'' |
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