'Protista' definitions:

Definition of 'Protista'

From: WordNet
noun
Eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae [syn: Protista, division Protista]

Definition of 'Protista'

From: GCIDE
  • Protista \Pro*tis"ta\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. prw`tistos first.] (Zool.) A provisional group in which are placed a number of low microscopic organisms of doubtful nature. Some are probably plants, others animals. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Protista'

From: GCIDE
  • Protiston \Pro*tis"ton\, n.; pl. Protista. [NL.] (Zool.) One of the Protista. [1913 Webster]

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