Associations to the word «Protist»

Wiktionary

PROTIST, noun. (microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.
PROTIST, noun. Single celled eukaryotes + prokaryotes + sponges [to 1959]
PROTIST, noun. Single-celled eukaryotes + prokaryotes [1959 - 1969]
PROTIST, noun. Single celled eukaryotes [1969 - ]

Dictionary definition

PROTIST, noun. Free-living or colonial organisms with diverse nutritional and reproductive modes.

Wise words

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Stephen King