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Protoctist
see synonyms of protoctistNoun
1. protoctist
any of the unicellular protists
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Protoctist
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(in modern biological classifications) any unicellular or simple multicellular organism belonging to the kingdom Protoctista, which includes protozoans, algae, and slime moulds
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Protoctist
see synonyms of protoctistn.
Any of various eukaryotic organisms belonging to the kingdom Protoctista in some classification systems. Protoctists include unicellular and multicellular organisms that are not fungi, plants, or animals. They are usually now referred to as protists.
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