They are holozoic or parasitic.
They are holozoic or parasitic.
I dont know you tell me. ;-)
The three classifications of protists include animal-like protists (protozoa), plant-like protists (algae), and fungus-like protists (slime molds). These classifications are based on their mode of nutrition and cellular structure.
Animal-like protists are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their nutrition by ingesting organic matter or other organisms. They can be categorized as parasitic, saprophytic, or predatory depending on how they obtain their food.
Heterophic
Protists are classified based on their mode of nutrition, cell structure, and reproductive strategies. They are typically grouped into three main categories: plant-like protists (algae), animal-like protists (protozoa), and fungus-like protists. Additional classification may include characteristics such as locomotion, presence of cell walls, and habitat.
Protists are classified based on their cell structure, locomotion, and mode of nutrition. This classification system includes categories such as flagellates, ciliates, amoebas, and algae, which are distinguished by their unique characteristics and behaviors. Each group of protists exhibits a different combination of these features, aiding in their classification.
holozoic saprobiontic parasitic mutualistic
small fishes and sea animals
Some protists, like slime molds and water molds, can act similar to fungi in terms of their mode of nutrition and reproduction. They grow as multicellular structures and obtain nutrients through absorption. They may also release spores to reproduce.
Traditionally, protists have been classified into several groups based on characteristics such as their cellular structure, mode of nutrition, and locomotion. The main categories include protozoa (animal-like protists), algae (plant-like protists), and fungi-like protists. This classification has been largely morphological, relying on observable traits, but advances in molecular biology have led to revisions in understanding their evolutionary relationships. As a result, the classification of protists is now increasingly based on genetic and biochemical data.
Protists are both heterotrophic or autotrophic. the former means that they have to find their food, and the latter means that they make their own food (like through photosynthesis). Good Luck!