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Characteristics of Protists
- mostly unicellular, some are multicellular (algae)
- can be heterotrophic or autotrophic
- most live in water (though some live in moist soil or even the human body)
- ALL are eukaryotic (have a nucleus)
- A protist is any organism that is not a plant, animal or fungus
Protista = the very first
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPlant like protists are autotrophic,have anchoring structures called holdfasts,and most are photosynthetic (can photosynthesize).
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∙ 11y agoSome protists are photosynthetic(like plants),some ingest food(like animals),and some absorb their food(like fungi).
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Are protists parasites?
not all, but most protists are parasites
What applies to most protists?
unicellular eukaryotes
What are the different groups of protists?
animal, plant and fungus
What are the characteristics that the Protozoa shares with most protists?
They are Unicellular.
Prokaryotes that live in most habitats are?
archeabacteria
What features characterize most developing countries?
the land and the most important developing things in each country
Are protists parasites?
not all, but most protists are parasites
What features characterize a lap top desk?
There are several features that distinguish a laptop desk from a regular one. Most importantly, they have a ledge at the end to keep the laptop from falling. They are also sometimes on an angle and can have adjustable heights.
Are protists animals?
No. Animals are multicellular. Protists are unicellular.
Are protists unicelluar?
Most protists are unicellular. Protists such as algae and slime molds can be either multicellular or unicellular.
What is a protists made of?
Protists are made up of very large, diverse group of organisms, including the plant-like protists (algae), fungi-like protists, and the animal-like protists (protozoans). They are all eukaryotic, and most are unicellular.
What applies to most protists?
unicellular eukaryotes
What are the different groups of protists?
animal, plant and fungus
Are protists helpful or harmful?
Depends.. 95% of all microorganisms are helpful. Most protists are usually helpful.
What three types of cells might have cilia or flagella?
protists. most likely consumers. they use flagella, cilia, and pseudopodia ( they are a mode of movement)
Where can you most commonly find protists?
in marine habitat
What do most amoebas eat?
bacteria and small protists
