Kingdom Protista – Plant-Like Protists What are the similarities and differences among the groups of plant-like protists?
Phylum Euglenophyta - Euglenophytes Have two flagella – similar to zooflagellates Live in ponds and lakes Resemble animal-like zooflagellates, but they contain chlorophyll and have a cell wall Photosynthesize
Phylum Pyrrophyta - Dinoflagellates Have two flagella Live in ocean Have grooves that contain flagella and cell wall made of cellulose Photosynthetic/Heterotrophic
Phylum Chrysophyta - Chrysophytes Transported in water Live in ocean Contain bright yellow pigments and have cell walls of pectin Photosynthetic
Phylum Bacillariophyta - Diatoms Transported in water Live in ocean Shaped like a petri dish and cell walls have fine lines and patterns Photosynthetic