Protista

Definitions of Protista
  1. noun
    eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae
    synonyms: division Protista
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    (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum
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