What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Microbe vs Protist - What's the difference?

microbe | protist |

In microbiology terms the difference between microbe and protist

is that microbe is any microorganism, but specially said of those microorganisms which are harmful types of bacteria while protist is any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.

microbe

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (microbiology) Any microorganism, but specially said of those microorganisms which are harmful types of bacteria.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * microorganism ----

    protist

    English

    (wikipedia protist)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (microbiology) Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista .
  • # single celled eukaryotes + prokaryotes + sponges
  • # single-celled eukaryotes + prokaryotes
  • # single celled eukaryotes

    • Related terms

    * protistologist * protistology * protistological