protoctist

British

/ prəʊˈtɒktɪst /

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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protoctist Scientific

/ prə-tŏk′tĭst /

See protist

Etymology

Origin of protoctist

C19: from New Latin protoctista, perhaps from Greek prototokos first born

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