Protist vs. Protophyte — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Protist and Protophyte
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Protist
A protist () is any eukaryotic organism (that is, an organism whose cells contain a cell nucleus) that is not an animal, plant, or fungus. While it is likely that protists share a common ancestor (the last eukaryotic common ancestor), the exclusion of other eukaryotes means that protists do not form a natural group, or clade.
Protophyte
(biology) Any of various primitive organisms such as the slime molds
Protist
Any of numerous eukaryotic organisms that are not fungi, plants, or animals and are chiefly unicellular or colonial. Protists that are multicellular do not have cells differentiated into tissues. The protists include the protozoans, certain algae, oomycetes, and slime molds.
Protophyte
Any unicellular plant, or plant forming only a plasmodium, having reproduction only by fission, gemmation, or cell division.
Protist
(microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.
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Protist
Single-celled eukaryotes, prokaryotes and sponges
Protist
Single-celled eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Protist
Single-celled eukaryotes
Protist
One of the Protista.
Protist
Free-living or colonial organisms with diverse nutritional and reproductive modes
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