Division Protista (Noun)
Meaning
Eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Organisms classified as division protista are typically unicellular and lack true tissues, in contrast to multicellular plants and animals.
- The division protista is a highly diverse group, encompassing protozoa, slime molds, and various types of algae.
- Phylogenetic analysis has led to the reclassification of many organisms previously grouped as division protista into distinct eukaryotic kingdoms.
- The eukaryotic nature of division protista distinguishes these organisms from bacteria and archaea, which are prokaryotic.
- Students may find it challenging to study division protista due to the vast range of morphologies and life strategies exhibited by its constituent organisms.