1
Q
Protists
A
any eukaryotic organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungus.
2
Q
Why are they grouped together?
A
because they don’t fit into any other kingdom
3
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Characteristics of Protist
A
- eukaryotes
- unicellular
4
Q
3 main types of protists and why they are categorized that way
A
- Animal-Like Protists(protozoans)
-they consume other organisms as their source of food - Fungi-Like Protists
-consume dead or decaying materials - Plant-Like Protists(including algae)
-do photosynthesis
5
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Examples of Protists
A
- trypanosoma
- plusmodium
- giardia lambia
