protist

Etymology

From New Latin Protista, from Ancient Greek πρώτιστος (prṓtistos).

noun

  1. (microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.
    1. single-celled eukaryotes, prokaryotes and sponges
    2. single-celled eukaryotes and prokaryotes
    3. single-celled eukaryotes

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