Protists

Protists are one-celled organisms that may have plant or animal characteristics.  They are mostly microscopic.  They have no organs or tissues.    

Plant Like
(Algae)
Animal Like
(Protozoa)
Fungus Like
(Slime Molds & Water Molds)

        

 

One-celled Colonies

Diatoms

Euglena

Volvox

Spirogyra

Dinoflagellates

Seaweed

A kelp bed.

Kelp

 

 

 

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Diversity of Life

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