Question

multiple choice question
animals arose from a type of flagellated
protist.
moss.
alga.
fungus.

Explanation:

Animals are believed to have evolved from a type of flagellated protist. Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms. Moss is a plant, alga is a photosynthetic organism (often plant - like but not in the animal lineage), and fungus is a separate kingdom with different characteristics.

Answer:

protist.