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protoctist

/ (prəʊˈtɒktɪst) /
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noun
(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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Word Origin for protoctist

C19: from New Latin protoctista, perhaps from Greek prototokos first born
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Scientific definitions for protoctist

protoctist
[ prə-tŏktĭst ]

See protist.
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