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Protista Definition & Meaning

protista
noun
  1. eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae

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What does protista mean?
eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae
What part of speech is protista?
Protista is a noun.

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