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Protistan (Noun)

Meaning

Free-living or colonial organisms with diverse nutritional and reproductive modes.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Protistan organisms are incredibly diverse, ranging from single-celled amoebas to complex colonial forms like slime molds.
  • The protistan group includes many free-living organisms that are capable of photosynthesis, such as certain types of algae.
  • Some protistans are parasitic, while others are saprotrophic, obtaining nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter.
  • Protistans can be found in almost every environment on Earth, from the freezing tundra to the hottest deserts.
  • The study of protistans has led to a greater understanding of the evolution of complex life forms and the development of new nutritional and reproductive strategies.

Synonyms

  • Protist

Hypernyms

  • Microorganism
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