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Which eukaryotic kingdoms are heterotrophic?

Animalia and Fungi are completely heterotrophic. Some are in protozoa and monera


What do protozoa eat?

Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can be either heterotrophic or autotrophic. Heterotrophic protozoa feed on organic matter like bacteria, algae, and other small organisms. Autotrophic protozoa produce their own food through photosynthesis, using sunlight to generate energy.


How d protozoa get there food?

heterotrophic - ingest food like animals


Are all protozoans heterotrophic?

Protist may be unicellular or multicellular , they can also be heterotrophic or autotrophic. All protist are eukaryotes, which means that most of their metabolic processes occur inside their membrane-bound organelles


How can you tell a protozoa from an algae?

Protozoa are single-celled organisms that are considered animals, as they are heterotrophic and ingest their food. Algae, on the other hand, are photosynthetic organisms that can be single-celled or multicellular and are considered plant-like. Visual characteristics such as cell structure, movement, and mode of nutrition can help differentiate between protozoa and algae.


What mode of nutrition do animal-like protists have?

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.


What word means pertaining to a cell?

PROTOZOA


Is protoza an autotroph or hetrotroph?

While some autotrophs are categorized by some scientists as protozoans e.g., Euglena, most consider protozoans to be those single-celled organisms that are heterotrophic.


The name that means first animal?

protozoa


How do you determine whether an organism is an animal?

If an organism is multicellular, heterotrophic (cannot make its own energy), and has no cell wall, it is an animal. This is the definition of the kingdom Animalia. There are unicellular animal-like members of the kingdom Protista commonly called protozoa. Fungi are heterotrophic and multicellular, but they have a cell wall made of chitin.


What is pseudoelom?

the chief means of locomotion for some protozoa, such as amebas


What are the main features of protozoa?

Protozoa are single-celled eukaryotic organisms characterized by their diverse shapes and sizes. They typically possess organelles such as a nucleus, mitochondria, and sometimes specialized structures like cilia or flagella for movement. Protozoa can be heterotrophic or autotrophic, feeding on bacteria, algae, or organic matter. Additionally, they reproduce both sexually and asexually, showcasing a variety of life cycles and adaptations to different environments.