A particular form or variation of an earlier or original type: downloaded the latest version of the software from the Internet. 4. An adaptation of a work of art or literature into another medium or style: the film version of a famous novel.
Protists are grouped into 3 general categories: 1  animal-like - referred to as protozoans (pro means 'first,' and zo refers to 'animals'..the first animals) 2  plant-like - referred to as algae. 3  fungus-like - referred to as slime molds and water molds.
1 They are members of the protista kingdom which act like plants. 2  Algaes are also found in the Moneran and Plant kingdoms. 3  Possess more plant-like characteristics. 4  Other algaes are grouped with the monerans and others with plants. 5  Vary in color and often named by its color.