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Not all of them are.
But the ones refered to as this are usually called this because they do not produce their own energy (i.e. Autotrophic...Photosynthesis) but rather actively hunt prey to get energy.
Which is what animals do, so they are animal-like in that manner.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAnimal-like protists share characteristics and processes with higher animals.
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∙ 9y agoAnimal-like protists are called protozoans. This is because they exhibit animal-like behavior. The move around by seemingly moving their "tail" back and forth to propel themselves around.
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∙ 13y agoBecause they are both animals
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∙ 12y agothey can move twards food on their own.
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∙ 10y agoit is a heterotroph
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Which is not one of the major phyla of animallike protists?
There are four major phyla's of animal-like protists. These four are sarcodina, ciliophora, sporozoa, mastigophora. With ciliophora being the main one.
How do animal -like protists differ from plant-like protists?
Animal-like protists are autotrophic, while plant-like protists are heterotrophic.
What are the animal like protists know as?
Protists are informally called protozoa.
What are animal- like protists also called?
Animal-like protists are also known as protozoans.
What are animal-like protists?
protists that hunt for their foodProtozoans
Which is not one of the major phyla of animallike protists?
There are four major phyla's of animal-like protists. These four are sarcodina, ciliophora, sporozoa, mastigophora. With ciliophora being the main one.
How do animal-like protists differ from plant-like protists?
Animal-like protists are autotrophic, while plant-like protists are heterotrophic.
How do animal -like protists differ from plant-like protists?
Animal-like protists are autotrophic, while plant-like protists are heterotrophic.
How would you describe animal-like-protists?
animal-like protists
What is an example of an animal like protist why is it animal like and explain why it is animal like?
An animal like protist (protozoan) are called animal like because the way they get food is by consuming or ingesting it. They are unicellular protists which is why they cannot say they are animals. An example of an animal like protist is an amoeba. Animal like protists have no cell wall, and they have a flagella. Hope this helps!
What are the animal like protists know as?
Protists are informally called protozoa.
What is the difference between animals and animal like protists?
Animal-like protists are unicellular~
What are animal- like protists also called?
Animal-like protists are also known as protozoans.
Where do animal like protists live?
Animal-like protists live in moist and damp places
What are animal-like protists?
protists that hunt for their foodProtozoans
Is volvox animal like protists or plant like protists?
Plant like protist
Animal like protists that use structures called?
Animal-like protists that use structures called pseudopods to trap their food. These animal-like protists are known as protozoans and are believed to be the first evolutionary animals. .
