Most protozoa are animal-like (heterotrophic) because their carbon and energy must be obtained by eating or absorbing organic compounds originating from other living organisms. As eukaryotes they have several organelles, including at least one nucleus that contains most of the cell's deoxyribonucleic acid.Source(s):ost protozoa are animal-like (heterotrophic) because their carbon and energy must be obtained by eating or absorbing organic compounds originating from other living organisms. As eukaryotes they have several organelles, including at least one nucleus that contains most of the cell's deoxyribonucleic acid. Source(s):