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Are protists animals?
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.
What is one way protists are grouped?
Protists can be grouped based on how they obtain nutrition, such as through photosynthesis (algae), ingestion (protozoa), or absorption (fungus-like protists).
Why are fungi thought to be more closely related to protists instead of plants?
Fungi are not plants mainly because they are heterotrophic and lack the capacity to perform photosynthesis. Fungi are more closely related to animals than plants and most protists. (The term protist has no phylogenetic meaning anymore. That is, "protists" are not all related to one another. There are some prostists that group with fungi in the most recent eukaryotic tree of life. However, more research needs to be done to discover the synapomorphies, or shared, derived traits, between fungi and these protists.) They are more similar to protists in that many protists are also heterotrophic. However, most protists use the DAP pathway to synthesize lysine while fungi use the AAA pathway. Protists use a variety of compounds to store energy. Plants use starch and starch-like compounds. Fungi and animals use glycogen. The cisternae of the mitochondria of many protists are tubular, while animals and fungi have plate-like cisternae.
What are some examples of common Protists?
Some protists include algae, diatoms, paramecium, rotifers, flagellates, amoeba, and giardia. Other protists include trichomonadida, euglena, trichonympha, ceratium, and dinoflagellates.
Are animal-like protist producers?
No, I believe not. There are protists that are producers (autotrophs). This branch of protists are called Algae. However, the branch that you are talking about is Protozoans, and they are heterotrophic, so they need to take food in from the environment. So no, heterotrophs are not producers, so animal-like protists are not producers.
Three ways that protists are important to humans?
Protists are important to humans because they are a major food source, aid in digestion and they consume bacteria. They also produce about half of the world's oxygen. If the world didn't have protists the food chain would collapse, and we wouldn't have as much of the oxygen that we breath today.
Can humans live without protist kingdom?
Yes, humans can survive without the protist kingdom as they do not directly rely on protists for their survival. While some protists play important ecological roles, they are not essential for human life. Humans obtain their necessary nutrients and energy from other sources in the food chain.
How does animal like protists affect humans?
they cause siknness to humans animals
What is the most widespread disease that protists cause among humans?
Malaria
How does protists help the body?
Protists are not known to have a direct benefit to the human body. Some protists can cause diseases in humans, like malaria caused by Plasmodium. However, there are beneficial protists in other organisms, like in the rumen of cows where they help in digesting cellulose.
Can protists be parasites or decomposers?
Yes, protists can be parasites, living off a host organism. Some protists are known to cause diseases in animals and humans. Protists can also act as decomposers, breaking down organic matter in ecosystems and recycling nutrients.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of protists?
Advantages: Protists play important roles in ecosystems as primary producers, consumers, and decomposers. They are also used in research to study evolution and genetics. Disadvantages: Some protists are pathogenic and can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants. They can also disrupt ecosystems when they become invasive species.
Human beings are protists or organism?
Humans are known to be living organism. This is taught in science.
What are protists important?
They contribute in the process of producing oxygen
What imact does protist have on humans?
Protists are mostly harmful for humans. They are endoparasites (Tapeworm) inhabiting human intestine. One best example is Plasmodium which causes the Malaria in humans.
What protists appear most closely related to animals?
Choanoflagellates are the group of protists most closely related to animals, including humans. Choanoflagellates are known for their distinctive cell morphology.
How can fungus-like protists affect humans and other animals?
it squeezes your lung and instintly kills you
