protoctist
/ (prəʊˈtɒktɪst) /
noun
(in modern biological classifications) any unicellular or simple multicellular organism belonging to the kingdom Protoctista, which includes protozoans, algae, and slime moulds
Origin of protoctist
1C19: from New Latin protoctista, perhaps from Greek prototokos first born
Words Nearby protoctist
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Scientific definitions for protoctist
protoctist
[ prə-tŏk′tĭst ]
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