Chapter 19, Problem 8A

Summary Introduction

To write:

The names of locations where protest could be found.

Introduction:

Organisms belonging to the Kingdom Protista are eukaryotic. A eukaryotic organism or a eukaryotic cell is characterized by the presence of membrane-bound organelles and the presence of the 80S ribosome. Although these organisms are eukaryotes, they are not considered as fungi, plants, or animals as they follow a different mode of reproduction.

Explanation of Solution

Protists are further classified into three types; animal-like, fungi-like, and plant-like protists, based on the mode of nutrient intake. The animal-like protists are also known as protozoans, plant-like protists as algae, and fungi-like protists as molds. 

Protists generally live in moist and damp regions like oceans, decaying leaves, streams, and ponds. This suggests that protists require a moist environment to live and flourish. Therefore, protists may be found in regions with moisture content.

Conclusion

Protists generally live in moist and damp regions like oceans, decaying leaves, streams, and ponds.