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Protoctist
Description:
A protoctist refers to a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms that do not fit into the plant, animal, or fungi kingdoms. They can be found in various aquatic and terrestrial habitats, playing an essential role in ecosystems.
Senses:
- Noun: A single-celled or multicellular organism belonging to the kingdom Protoctista. Also known as protist.
- Noun: An organism that displays characteristics of both plants and animals, such as protozoa or algae.
Sample Sentences:
- Many protoctists are microscopic and can only be observed using a microscope.
- The pond water contains a diverse community of protoctists, including amoebas and paramecia.
- Algae, which are photosynthetic protoctists, are crucial for oxygen production in freshwater bodies.
- Some protoctists have flagella that enable them to move through water efficiently.
- Scientists are studying the ecological role of protoctists in marine environments.
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