Protist Review for Science Test (Grade 7/8)

Any of a group of fungi-like organisms that live in water or soil, many of which are parasitic on plants.

An informal term for a group of single-celled eukaryotes, either free-living or parasitic.

A single-celled freshwater animal that has a characteristic slipper-like shape and is covered with cilia.

Plant-like protists that can be both autotrophs and heterotrophs

A disease caused by mosquitoes implanting parasites in the blood. Causes muscle aches, fever, and chills.

Tiny hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion

A eukaryotic organism that cannot be classified as an animal, plant, or fungus.

Ameobas use a "false foot" called _______________ to move around and gather food.

Largest organism in the protist kingdom

A whip-like structure that propels the euglena.

A plant-like protist that can live in fresh, saltwater, or soil. Used in insulation, toothpaste, and filters.

An organism that cannot make its own food.

A tiny living thing that only can be seen under a microscope.

Can be a deadly brain-eating protist

An organism that can make its own food.