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.
A few are multicellular. What sets these multicellular protists apart from plants, animals and fungi is the fact that their cells are not specialized to perform specific functions. While protists can be divided into a variety of kingdoms, it is helpful to think of them as falling into several general groups. few are multicellular. What sets these multicellular protists apart from plants, animals and fungi is the fact that their cells are not specialized to perform specific functions. While protists can be divided into a variety of kingdoms, it is helpful to think of them as falling into several general groups.