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Definition of Protista
1. Noun. Eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae.
Exact synonyms: Division Protista
Group relationships: Kingdom Protoctista, Protoctista
Member holonyms: Protist, Protistan
Generic synonyms: Division
Group relationships: Kingdom Protoctista, Protoctista
Member holonyms: Protist, Protistan
Generic synonyms: Division
Definition of Protista
1. n. pl. A provisional group in which are placed a number of low microscopic organisms of doubtful nature. Some are probably plants, others animals.