All protists are eukaryotic, meaning they feature a cellular structure with nuclei to contain their genetic material. Also called protozoans, which means "first animals," all protists prefer a moist environment and are found where there is perpetually moist soil or in freshwater and saltwater bodies of water. read more
They have a nucleus and other complex organelles. They lack some characteristics that prevent them from being classified as plants,animals, or fungi. read more