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protoctist

/ prəʊˈtɒktɪst /

noun

  1. (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

/ prə-tŏktĭst /

  1. See protist


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Word History and Origins

Origin of protoctist1

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

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