Protoctista
Protoctista A kingdom consisting of unicellular or simple multicellular organisms that possess nuclei and cannot be classified as animals, plants, or fungi. Protoctists include the protozoa, algae, Dinomastigota, Oomycota, and slime moulds. See also Protista.
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