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What is an animal-like, unicellular protist called?

protozoan
euglenoid
slime mold
decompos

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Answer:

protozoan

Step-by-step explanation:

An animal - like unicellular protist is called a protozoan. Such organisms shows similarities with animals.

  • Protozoans are unicellular organisms.
  • They are similar to animals in that they perform nearly all life functions that makes animals very unique.
  • They are mostly heterotrophs which feed on foods that have been produced by autotrophs.
  • Examples are flagellates and ciliates.
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