1. Kingdom Protista

2. 3 Basic groups of Protists
Fungus-like
Slime molds, water molds
Plant-like
Algae, phytoplankton
Animal-like
Paramecium, amoeba

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

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

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

6. Plant-like
Use chlorophyll and photosynthesis

7. Seaweed – aka kelp

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

9. Dinoflagellates
Single-celled
Can cause red tides
Poisonous chemicals

10. Green Algae
Mostly single-celled phytoplankton

11. Red Algae
Live at great depths in the ocean

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

13. Amoeba
Pseudopodia – false feet
Eats by endocytosis and pseudopodia

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

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

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