absorbs the food!
Some protists are photosynthetic(like plants),some ingest food(like animals),and some absorb their food(like fungi).
The process used by some protists to actively ingest food particles is called Phagocytosis.
The process used by some protists to actively ingest food particles is called Phagocytosis.
Fungi are the group of organisms that are all absorptive in their nutrition. They break down organic matter externally and absorb the nutrients. This is in contrast to plants that perform photosynthesis and animals that ingest food.
Some protists use a process called phagocytosis to actively ingest food particles. During phagocytosis, the protist surrounds the food particle with its cell membrane and forms a vesicle, called a food vacuole, to bring the food particle into the cell for digestion.
Heterotrophs
All living things need nourishment.
protista
Animals are living things that must ingest or absorb their food in order to obtain nutrients for energy and growth. Examples include humans, dogs, cats, and birds.
Some protists use a process called phagocytosis to actively ingest food particles. During this process, the protist engulfs the food by extending its cell membrane around the particle, forming a food vacuole. Enzymes are then secreted into the vacuole to digest the food. This method allows protists to consume bacteria, organic matter, and other small particles from their environment.
No, fungi do not ingest food like animals do. Instead, they absorb nutrients from their surroundings through their cell walls. This process is known as external digestion.
Protists obtain food through three primary methods: autotrophy, heterotrophy, and mixotrophy. Autotrophic protists, like algae, use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy. Heterotrophic protists, such as amoebas, ingest food particles through processes like phagocytosis. Mixotrophic protists can combine both methods, utilizing photosynthesis when light is available and consuming organic matter when it is not.