The group of organisms from this kingdom that we consider
are the Protozoans.
These are eukaryotic, heterotrophic, single-celled organisms
that are placed in different phyla based on their means of locomotion.
Phylum Sarcodina - move by cytoplasmic
extensions called "pseudopodia" or "false feet"
an example is the amoeba
Phylum Mastigophora - move by using
a "flagellum"
an example is the trypanosome
Phylum Ciliophora - move by using tiny
"cilia"
an example is the paramecium
Phylum Sporozoa - have no locomotion
of their own. These organisms are parasites
that depend on their host organisms for movement.
an example is plasmodium (the organism
that causes malaria)