Question

Describe the characteristics of Kingdom Protista. Give two examples.

Answer 1

Protista:

1. This group includes many kinds of unicellular eukaryotic organisms.
2. These organisms contain a nucleus that is bound to the organelles.
3. Examples are unicellular algae, diatoms, and protozoans.
4. They are found anywhere there is moisture.
5. They are single-celled, but many live in a colonial setting (more or less independently).
6. Many are unicellular, but some are multicellular (Algae and fungus-like protists).
7. Some can live in very harsh environments.
8. Reproduction can be sexual (conjugation), asexual (binary fission), or a combination of both.
9. Some of these organisms use appendages, such as hair-like cilia (e.g. Paramecium) or whip-like flagellum (e.g. Euglena).
10. Their mode of nutrition can be autotrophic or heterotrophic.
11. Protista includes Amoeba, Paramecium, and Euglena.