Difference between protozoa and metazoa

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: February 3, 2024

 

Let me share with you a difference between protozoa and metazoa

AspectProtozoaMetazoa
Cellular organizationUnicellularMulticellular
Cell TypeEukaryoticEukaryotic
Mode of nutritionHeterotrophicHeterotrophic
Mode of locomotionVarious modes, including flagella, cilia and pseudopodiaVaried, including walking, crawling, swimming, and flying
Type of reproduction·        Asexual  e.g. binary fission and budding

·        Sexual  e.g. conjugation and syngamy

·        Sexual and asexual reproduction
SymmetryTypically asymmetrical or sphericalRadial or bilateral symmetry
TissuesLack true tissuesHave specialized tissues and organs
Developmental StagesGenerally lack distinct developmental stagesDistinct life cycle stages, including embryonic development
HabitatFound in diverse environments, including water, soil, and as parasitesOccupy various habitats, including terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial
Sensory OrgansBasic sensory structuresSpecialized sensory organs
Size RangeTypically microscopic, but some are macroscopicMicroscopic to macroscopic, depending on the species
BehaviorLimited behavioral complexityComplex
Examples

 

 

·        Amoeba

·        Paramecium

·        Euglena

 

·        Insects

·        Mammals

·        Fish

·        Birds

·        Humans