Asked by Alexandria Thompson on Apr 26, 2024
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The majority of protists are ____.
A) free-living and terrestrial
B) free-living and aquatic
C) parasitic and terrestrial
D) parasitic and aquatic
E) free-living and aerial
Protists
A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are neither plants, animals, nor fungi, and may be unicellular or multicellular.
Free-Living
Describes organisms that do not depend on another organism for survival; they are not parasitic and can exist independently in an environment.
Aquatic
Pertaining to water; living or occurring in water, whether it be freshwater, brackish, or saltwater.
- Identify the ecological roles and habitats of different protist groups.
Verified Answer
RZ
Rocco ZinobileApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The majority of protists are free-living and aquatic, meaning they live in water and are not dependent on another organism for survival. While there are parasitic and terrestrial protists, they make up a smaller percentage of the overall group. Aerial protists are not known to exist since they require water for many of their life processes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the ecological roles and habitats of different protist groups.