Protists include
A) a single clade of eukaryotes that are distantly related to animals.
B) two clades of eukaryotes: one is related to animals and fungi, and the other is related to plants.
C) two clades of eukaryotes: algae and protozoans.
D) multiple clades of eukaryotes.

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Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotes that do not form a monophyletic group, meaning they do not share a common ancestor. Instead, they belong to multiple clades, such as algae, protozoa, and slime molds, among others.

Protists Include