Are protists heterotrophic or autotrophic?

All protists are heterotrophs Though, some protists can be unicellular and others can be multi-cellular. Animal protists are heterotrophs, and plant like protists are autotrophs read more

The autotrophic forms are called plant-like protists. The heterotrophic form are called animal-like protists. Others gain nutrients like fungi, by absorbing nutrients from decaying organic matter. read more

Heterotrophic protista These Protista are also known as Protozoa, which means “first animals”; in fact, the term does not mean that all protozoa are the ancestors of the animals, but refers to the fact that they ingest food, which is typical of animals. read more