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The scientist who coined the term 'protista' to include both plant and animal like unicellular organism was

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Robert Koch

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E.F. Haeckel

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L. Pasteur

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Joseph Lister

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Solution

The correct option is B E.F. Haeckel
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.

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