protist

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈproʊtɪst/

Noun

protist (plural protists)

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 [to 1959]
   2. single-celled eukaryotes and prokaryotes [1959–1969]
   3. single-celled eukaryotes [since 1969]

Related terms

• monoprotist
• protistologist
• protistology
• protistological

Translations

• French: protiste
• German: Protist
• Italian: protista
• Portuguese: protista
• Russian: протист
• Spanish: protista

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