The term protista was coined by

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The term protista was coined by (A) Haeckel (B) Whittaker (C) Copeland (D) Linnaeus

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Protista was first observed by John Hogg in 1860. This kingdom was known as Kingdom 'Protoctista' at that time and consist of unicellular plants and animals. In 1866 Ernst Haeckel coined the term 'Protista' for them.

Q. The term protista was coined by

Haeckel

Whittaker

Copeland

Linnaeus

Protista was first observed by John Hogg in 1860. This kingdom was known as Kingdom 'Protoctista' at that time and consist of unicellular plants and animals. In 1866 Ernst Haeckel coined the term 'Protista' for them.