slime molds
Slime molds do not resemble plants, animals, or fungi.
protists can be either one. some protists resemble animals, heterotrophic, while some resemble plants, photosynthic.
An organism that eats protists or animals is called a predator.
Protists are eukaryotes and live in water or in watery tissues of organisms. Some protists resemble plants in that they produce their own food by photosynthesis, while others resemble animals in consuming organic matter for food. Protist cells are often structurally much more elaborate than the cells of multicellular plants and animals. Protists include the protozoans, most algae, diatoms, oomycetes, and the slime molds. Also called protoctist. Heterotrophic protists are the ones that need to feed on other organic matter. They Cannot produce their own food via photosynthesis or other internal chemical reactions.
No, protists are not animals. They are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms that do not fit into the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms. Instead, they are classified into their own kingdom called Protista.
protozoans
Eukaryotes that are not plants, fungi, or animals are called protists. This diverse group includes organisms such as algae, amoebas, and paramecia. Protists can be both unicellular and multicellular and are found in various environments, including freshwater, marine, and soil habitats.
Animal-like protists are called protozoa. Protozoaare single-celled eukaryotes that share some traits with animals. Like animals, they can move, and they are heterotrophs.
Animal-like protists are called protozoa. Protozoaare single-celled eukaryotes that share some traits with animals. Like animals, they can move, and they are heterotrophs.
Slime molds are unique among protists because they display characteristics of both fungi and animals. Unlike typical protists, slime molds can exist as single cells or form multicellular structures, resembling a fungus during certain stages of their life cycle. Additionally, slime molds exhibit complex behaviors such as forming intricate patterns and making group decisions, which are uncommon in other protists.
Animal-like protists are classified as such because they exhibit characteristics typically associated with animals, such as the ability to move and consume food. These protists are heterotrophic, meaning they need to consume other organisms for nutrients just like animals, and they often have structures like cilia or flagella for movement that resemble those found in animal cells.
No, protozoans are a type of animal-like protists. Protozoans are consumers that can live in water, soil, or other organisms. While these organisms do not resemble animals, they are called animal-like because they are consumers and they share some characteristics with animals. Other types of protists are plantlike and fungus-like protists.