Which characteristic is shared by the protists classified as 'animal-like'?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the shared characteristics of animal-like protists. This involves understanding the properties and classifications of protists, specifically those that exhibit traits similar to animals.
Answer
Single cellular, heterotrophic, and motility.
Animal-like protists are characterized by being single cellular, heterotrophic, and possessing the ability to move using structures such as cilia, flagella, or amoeboid movement.
Answer for screen readers
Animal-like protists are characterized by being single cellular, heterotrophic, and possessing the ability to move using structures such as cilia, flagella, or amoeboid movement.
More Information
Animal-like protists, also known as protozoa, are primarily single-celled organisms with the capacity to seek and consume food, mimicking characteristics of animals. Their locomotive abilities include using cilia or flagella, which are also seen in certain animal cells but not in plants.
Tips
Confusing animal-like protists with plant-like or fungus-like protists. These are distinguished by being heterotrophic and mobile, unlike plant-like protists which are autotrophic.
Sources
- Animal-like Protists Characteristics & Examples - study.com
- Characteristics of Animal-like Protists - Advanced | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
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