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  1. Protozoans are simple organisms, or living things. They belong to a group of organisms called protists, which are neither plants nor animals. Most protozoans are so tiny that they can be seen only with a microscope. Amoebas and paramecia are types of protozoan.

  2. Oct 16, 2023 · Protozoa are small (but not simple) organisms. They are single-celled heterotrophic eukaryotes, which eat bacteria and other food sources. It is an old term, and the wider term protist is generally preferred today. However, 'protozoa' is often used for convenience, especially in junior education.

  3. Their shapes vary, but all protozoans have several features in common: a nucleus or several nuclei; mitochondria, bodies that perform special metabolic functions; vacuoles, which perform a number of functions, including digestion and water elimination; and other particles and organelles.

  4. Jan 24, 2023 · Protozoa are tiny organisms made up of just one cell. The term protozoa means "first animals". This name was given because scientists originally thought that they were the most basic living things. They are typically found in water as they love moisture.

    • Protist Vocabulary
    • Learn More About One Celled Organisms – The Protists
    • Protist Q&A
    Varied: different, unusual
    Flagella: whip like threads
    Parasite: an organism that feeds on another living organism
    Pathogen: a dangerous microbe, such as a protist or bacteria that can cause illness

    Have a look at this video about protists: A video presentation about the different types of protists.

    Question: Are protists animals or plants? Answer: Some protists seem like animals; others seem like plants. Some seem more like fungi. But they are actually none of the above. They belong to their own kingdom. Enjoyed the Easy Science for Kids Website about the Protist Kingdom info? Take the FREE & fun Protist quiz and download FREE Protists worksh...

  5. Protozoa. Protozoa are unicellular organisms that live in water or in damp places, for example, the amoeba. Bacteria. Even though a bacterium is just one cell, it can carry out all seven life...

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