Protista

[ proh-tis-tuh ]

/ proʊˈtɪs tə /

noun (used with a plural verb) Biology.

a taxonomic kingdom comprising the protists.

Origin of Protista

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

Example sentences from the Web for protista

A seventh class of Protista is formed by the remarkable Slime-moulds (Myxomycetes).

The History of Creation, Vol. II (of 2) |Ernst Haeckel
Consciousness and the capability of will and thought are probably wanting in all Protista.

The History of Creation, Vol. II (of 2) |Ernst Haeckel
By this means our kingdom of Protista would be considerably increased.

The History of Creation, Vol. II (of 2) |Ernst Haeckel
Most of Protista are so small that they can scarcely, if at all, be perceived with the naked eye.

The History of Creation, Vol. II (of 2) |Ernst Haeckel

These interesting and important organisms are the primary creatures, or Protista.

The History of Creation, Vol. II (of 2) |Ernst Haeckel

Medical definitions for protista

Protista

[ prō-tĭs′tə ]

n.

A former taxonomic kingdom made up of eukaryotic, unicellular organisms. Members of Protista now belong to the kingdom Protoctista, a new classification in most modern taxonomic systems.

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Protista

noun (used with a plural verb) Biology.

Origin of Protista

Example sentences from the Web for protista

Medical definitions for protista

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