Protista

[ proh-tis-tuh ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. a taxonomic kingdom comprising the protists.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Protista¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; protist

Example Sentences

Researchers studying single-celled organisms don’t consider Protista a true taxon, says Alastair Simpson.

From Science News For Students

There is still a neutral class, called Protista, comprising organisms which have not yet been classified as plants or animals.

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Symbiosis is found among the protista, being very wide-spread among the radiolaria.

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You are also aware that, except in the lowest organisms, the so-called Protista, all organs are built up of cells.

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As this group stands midway between several Protista, and links them together, it may bear the name of Mediator, or Catallacta.

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The pedigree of the kingdom Protista is still enveloped in the greatest obscurity.

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