Explain why animal-like protists are animal like?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

Animal-like protists share characteristics and processes with higher animals.

Answer 4

Animal-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.

Answer 5

Because they are both animals

Answer 6

they can move twards food on their own.

Answer 7

it is a heterotroph