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Because these plantlike protists make the basis of the food web.

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Heretotrophic protists are otherwise known as?

Zooprotists, or animal-like protists. They feed on other living things.


Do protists eat living things?

As far as I know, no they dont


Do plantlike protists make their own food?

Yes, plantlike protists, such as algae, are capable of photosynthesis, which means they can make their own food using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. They contain chlorophyll like plants, enabling them to convert light energy into chemical energy for growth and survival.


Types of living things?

bacteria,fungi,protists,animals and plants


How do plantlike protist affect other living things?

Plant-like protists, such as algae, can affect other living things by producing oxygen through photosynthesis, which is essential for the survival of many organisms. Additionally, some plant-like protists can serve as food sources for other organisms in aquatic ecosystems, forming the base of the food chain. However, excessive growth of plant-like protists, such as harmful algal blooms, can have negative effects on other organisms by depleting oxygen and producing toxins.


What living things are composed of only one cell?

protists amoebas bacteria


What are the 6 kingdom of living things?

Anamalia Plantae Fungi Protists Eurobacteria Archea


What are living things animals plants fungi bacteria and protists known as?

the 5 kingdoms


Why is it that the non living things are dependent to living things?

Your question is unclear but living things rely on non-living things to survive. Everything from rocks to build a shelter to minerals for our bodies to function are required.


What are two types of living things?

Two types of living things can be generalized to prokaryotes (which are bacteria and archae) and eukaryotes (which are animals, plants, protists, and fungi).


What are the characteristics of a lichens?

Lichens are any of numerous plantlike living things made up of an alga and a fungus growing together on a solid surface (as a rock or a tree).


What are the living things which can cause disease?

All things that can cause disease are microscopic: viruses, bacteria, and certain protists like amoebas.