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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
protoctist
/ prə-tŏk′tĭst /
- 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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