Question

What are the 3 types of protists?

Answer 1

Protists:

1. Protists are eukaryotes, which means that their cells contain nuclei and other membrane-bound organelles.

Types of Protists:

Plant-like protists:

1. Plant-like protists are called algae.
2. These include single-celled diatoms and multicellular seaweed.
3. Like plants, algae also contain chlorophyll and make food through photosynthesis.

Animal-like protists:

1. Animal-like protists are commonly called protozoa.
2. Most protozoa consist of a single cell.
3. They are like animals because they are heterotrophs, and are able to move.

Fungus-like protists:

1. Fungus-like protists are heterotrophs, and they have cells along the cell walls and reproduce by forming spores.
2. They are absorbent feeders, found on decaying organic matter.