Which features would most likely be characteristics of a protist with a multinucleate plasmodium that moves by cytoplasmic streaming and consumes yeasts, bacteria, and plant and animal remains via phagocytosis?
A) Heterotrophy and quick movements in shallow freshwater ponds
B) Photosynthesis and a symbiotic relationship with oceanic radiolarians
C) Heterotrophy and slow movements over branches, rocks, and decaying logs
D) A secreted exoskeleton and floating movement among oceanic plankton
E) Multicellular form many meters long, supported by water, with a holdfast glued to rocks

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The characteristics described in the question, including a multinucleate plasmodium that moves by cytoplasmic streaming and consumes yeasts, bacteria, and plant and animal remains via phagocytosis, are typical of slime molds. Slime molds are heterotrophic and move slowly over moist surfaces like decaying logs and rocks.

Which Features Would Most Likely Be Characteristics of a Protist