- Algae: Microscopic organisms that are able to photosynthesize, often found in marine and freshwater environments.
- Protozoa: Single-celled organisms that are heterotrophic, meaning they obtain their food by ingesting other organisms. Many protozoa are found in aquatic habitats.
- Water molds: Fungal-like organisms that live in water and feed on organic matter.
- Slime molds: Amoeba-like organisms that move and feed by gliding along surfaces, commonly found in moist environments.
- Diatoms: Unicellular algae that are encased in a silica cell wall, found in both marine and freshwater ecosystems.