Chapter 21 - Protists and Fungi

A protist which has the ability to alter its shape, primarily by extending and retracting pseudopods.

Polysaccharide found in both insect exoskeletons and the cell walls of fungi.

A tail-like appendage on an protist that acts like a propeller.

A heterotrophic eukaryote with cell walls that contain chitin. Includes molds and mushrooms.

Protists that live mostly in water and use sunlight as a source of energy.

A eukaryote that is not a member of the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms; usually single-celled.

A cytoplasmic projection from the organism that extends to allow the organism to move. Latin for "false foot"

A protist and fungus reproductive cell.

Little hair-like projections that move cells like oars on a rowboat.

Long, branching filaments made of cells. These compose the bodies of fungi.

The reproductive structure of the fungi; the mushroom part above ground.

Why is the classification of protists in one kingdom so difficult?