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Simply put, the classification "Protista" is very diverse and paraphyletic.

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Is the Kingdom Protista still used?

The classification of Kingdom Protista is no longer used in modern biological classifications. Organisms that were once classified under Kingdom Protista are now distributed into various other kingdoms based on their evolutionary relationships, such as Kingdoms Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, and others.


Why does the Kingdom Protista have four branches in an evolutionary tree?

The four different branches evolved at different times, but have the same characteristics.


Why does brown seaweed belong to the protista kingdom?

Brown seaweed belongs to the protista kingdom because it is a type of algae known as Phaeophyta. Algae are simple, plant-like organisms that lack specialized tissues found in higher plants and are classified under the protista kingdom due to their unique characteristics and evolutionary history.


What kingdom does trypanosoma cruzi belong to?

Trypanosoma cruzi belongs to the kingdom Protista.


Five kingdom classification by RH Whittaker?

Monera Protista Plantae Fungi Animalia


What kingdom does an Amoeba belong to?

Amoeba proteus, the common amoeba, is currently classified in Kingdom Amoebozoa. Older sources may list amoebae under the now-defunct Kingdom Protista or (in really old books) Kingdom Animalia. The change is because of the current trend to define taxonomic groups on evolutionary kinship.


Why is Kingdom Protista referred to as the dumping ground of the classification system?

Kingdom Protista is referred to as the "dumping ground" of the classification system because it serves as a catch-all category for eukaryotic organisms that do not fit neatly into the other kingdoms. Its members are diverse in terms of morphology, physiology, and genetics, making it difficult to definitively classify them elsewhere. This lack of clear distinctions in the kingdom has led to its reputation as a miscellaneous group.


What is the classification of Trypanosoma brucei?

Trypanosoma brucei is classified under the kingdom Protista, phylum Euglenozoa, class Kinetoplastida, order Trypanosomatida, and family Trypanosomatidae.


What kingdom class order family genus and species is a paramecium?

Paramecium belongs to the following classification: Kingdom: Protista Class: Ciliate Order: Peniculida Family: Parameciidae Genus: Paramecium Species: Various species within the Paramecium genus


What kingdom do Single-celled organisms with a nucleus and either cilia or flagella belong to?

All unicellular eukaryotic organisms fall under the kingdom Protista and are thusly called "protists."


Is the kingdom protista a true clade?

No, the 'Kingdom' Protista is not a clade or monophyletic group at all, most likely. It could be that it should be divided into about 60 separate kingdoms. 'Protista' was used as a catch-all for unclassifyable groups. This surely does not reflect reality and work is under way to properly classify the algae and protista that swarm in this improper group called Protista.


What kingdom does slime mold fall under?

I think the same kingdom as normal fungus.