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.
Today, scientists call these single-celled organisms protists. â¢ Protists include all organisms with cells having nuclei and not belonging to the animal, plant, or fungi kingdoms. In other words, protists may be considered a collection of leftover organisms. There are six types of plant-like protists. â¢ Plantlike protists, called algae, obtain their energy from sunlight. Like plants, algae use the Sunâs energy, water, and carbon dioxide from the air or water to produce food.