Thesaurus: protista

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1. n. pl. A provisional group in which are placed a number of low microscopic organisms of doubtful nature. Some are probably plants, others animals.
2. pl. of Protiston
3. A provisional group in which are placed a number of low microscopic organisms of doubtful nature. Some are probably plants, others animals.
4. A provisional group in which are placed a number of lowmicroscopic organisms of doubtful nature. Some are probably plants,others animals.
5. n eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae