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The autotrophic forms are called plant-like protists. The heterotrophic form are called animal-like protists. Others gain nutrients like fungi, by absorbing nutrients from decaying organic matter. found this useful.
This contrasts with autotrophs, such as plants, algae and  some bacteria, that can use energy from sunlight (photosynthesis)  or inorganic compounds to produce organic compounds such as  carbohydrates, fats, and proteins from inorganic carbon dioxide.   Humans are a good example of heterotrophs.ore than 95% of all organisms are heterotrophic.[2]   A heterotroph is an organism that requires organic  substrates to get its carbon for growth and development.