Definition of protist
: any of a diverse taxonomic group and especially a kingdom (Protista synonym Protoctista) of eukaryotic organisms that are unicellular and sometimes colonial or less often multicellular and that typically include the protozoans, most algae, and often some fungi (such as slime molds)
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This bacterial shag carpet also proved a welcoming home to a variety of other bacteria (although strangely, virtually no archaea), protists, and animals.
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Are there certain protists that are found in dogs in a specific area?
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Origin and Etymology of protist
New Latin Protista, from Greek, neuter plural of prōtistos very first, primal, from superlative of prōtos first — more at prot-
PROTIST Defined for Kids
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: any member of the kingdom of mostly single-celled organisms (as protozoans and algae) that have a nucleus and sometimes form colonies
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playMedical Definition of protist
: any of a diverse taxonomic group and especially a kingdom (Protista synonym Protoctista) of eukaryotic organisms that are unicellular and sometimes colonial or less often multicellular and that typically include the protozoans, most algae, and often some fungi (as slime molds)
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