Describe four ways that protist get food?
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Autotrophic protists: These protists are capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis, just like plants. They contain chloroplasts that help them to convert sunlight into energy. Examples of autotrophic protists include diatoms, dinoflagellates, and Show more…
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