Kingdom Protista

3 Basic groups of Protists Fungus-like Slime molds, water molds Plant-like Algae, phytoplankton Animal-like Paramecium, amoeba

General Characteristics Eukaryotic – all have a nucleus Single celled mostly, some multicellular Scientists agree that protists evolved into plants, animals and fungus

Fungus–like Get food by decomposing organisms and absorbing the nutrients

Animal-like Get food by consuming organisms through various structures Use movement to get food

Plant-like Use chlorophyll and photosynthesis

Seaweed – aka kelp

Diatoms Glass-like shells Used in silver polish toothpaste road paint

Dinoflagellates Single-celled Can cause red tides Poisonous chemicals

Green Algae Mostly single-celled phytoplankton

Red Algae Live at great depths in the ocean

Euglena Plant-like and animal-like Can do photosynthesis and consume food

Amoeba Pseudopodia – false feet Eats by endocytosis and pseudopodia

Paramecium Cilia – little hairs used for movement and bringing food into the oral groove

Euglena Flagella – tail for movement Uses photosynthesis or can consume food when there is no sun

Spore-forming Also known as sporozoans Plasmodium vivax – causes malaria