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.
Plant-Like Protists (Red, Brown, and Green Algae) 1) Red Algae: live deep in the water, can harvest light energy very well, contains chlorophyll A and phycobilins; commonly referred to as seaweeds. 2) Brown Algae: contain chlorophyll a and c and a brown pigment called fucoxanthin, largest and most complex algae, found in shallow, cool, costal water.