protistan

/prəˈtɪstən/

Definitions

1. noun

A eukaryotic organism belonging to the kingdom Protista, which includes amoebae, protozoa, and other single-celled organisms.

“Some protists are known to be beneficial to the ecosystem, serving as primary producers or decomposers.”

2. noun

A member of a kingdom of organisms that are not classified as animals, plants, or fungi.

“Protists are often studied in biology classes to understand their unique characteristics and roles in the environment.”

Synonyms

  • protozoan
  • single-celled organism

Antonyms

  • metazoan
  • multicellular organism