Protista n 1: eukaryotic one-celled living organisms distinct from multicellular plants and animals: protozoa, slime molds, and eukaryotic algae [syn: {Protista}, {division Protista}]
Protista \Pro*tis"ta\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. prw`tistos first.] (Zool.) A provisional group in which are placed a number of low microscopic organisms of doubtful nature. Some are probably plants, others animals. [1913 Webster]
Protiston \Pro*tis"ton\, n.; pl. {Protista}. [NL.] (Zool.) One of the Protista. [1913 Webster]