Compare the salient features of Monera with Protista.
| Monera | Protista |
| 1. Found in almost all habitats on Earth. | Are primarily aquatic. |
| 2. Are unicellular prokaryotes. | Are unicellular eukaryotes. |
| 3. Does not have a well-defined nucleus in their cells. | Does have a well-defined nucleus in their cells. |
| 4. Shows asexual mode of reproduction. | Shows both asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. |
| 5. Size of their micro-organisms is small. | Size of their micro-organisms is comparatively larger. |
| 6. Classified into archaebacteria, eubacteria, and cyanobacteria. | Classified into protozoans, algae, and molds. |
| Example: Bacteria, cyanobacteria, et cetera. | Example: Amoeba, paramecium, et cetera. |