Question

Mention the characteristic features of Protozoans.

Answer 1

Protozoa: These are microscopic organisms belonging to the Phylum Protozoa.

The characteristic features of Protozoans are as follows:

1. Protozoans are unicellular, eukaryotic, and microscopic organisms
2. They are heterotrophic in nature (organisms that take up carbon sources).
3. They cause various diseases like Malaria (Plasmodium sp.).