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Why are protists difficult classify?

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Protists are difficult to characterize because of the great diversity of the kingdom. These organisms vary in body form, nutrition, and reproduction. They may be unicellular, colonial, or multicellular.

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There are many varying characteristics and exceptions to each type of protist.

They have been previously categorized based on what they are not

Recent studies show that protists have not descended from one common ancestor.

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