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protista

Eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae.

protista
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Though Whittaker's new scheme was a great improvement, Protista remained ill defined.
A short history of nearly everything
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Among certain infusoria and other protista, they do, in fact, remain together and build up branching colonies.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 810, July 11, 1891