PROTIST

protist, protistan

(noun) free-living or colonial organisms with diverse nutritional and reproductive modes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

protist (plural protists)

(microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.

single-celled eukaryotes, prokaryotes and sponges [to 1959]

single-celled eukaryotes and prokaryotes [1959–1969]

single-celled eukaryotes [since 1969]

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Pro"tist, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of the Protista.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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