Three major types of protists

Animal like protists are protists with animal characteristics. They are sometimes referred to as protozoa. They are heterotrophs, and they are mobile. An example is a paramecium.

Plant like protists are protists with plant like characteristics. Most carry out photosynthesis. Most of us are familiar with algae, which fall in this category.

Fungus like protists are protists with plant like characteristics. Their main characteristic is that they digest food externally. Most types of molds fall in this category.