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Definition

plural noun. simple organisms that are not plants animals or fungi. they can be single-celled or multicellular.

Example Sentence

Slime molds and eukaryotic algae are examples of protists.

More Example Sentences

Protists live in water and moist places.

Synonyms

microorganisms; eukaryotes; unicellular organisms

Antonyms

animalia

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