A eukaryote that is not a member of the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms; usually single-celled.
protist
A cytoplasmic projection from the organism that extends to allow the organism to move. Latin for "false foot"
pseudopod
Little hair-like projections that move cells like oars on a rowboat.
cilia
A tail-like appendage on an protist that acts like a propeller.
flagellum
A protist and fungus reproductive cell.
spore
A heterotrophic eukaryote with cell walls that contain chitin. Includes molds and mushrooms.
fungi
Long, branching filaments made of cells. These compose the bodies of fungi.
hyphae
The reproductive structure of the fungi; the mushroom part above ground.
fruiting body
A protist which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods.
amoeba
Protists that live mostly in water and use sunlight as a source of energy.
algae
