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How are the criteria for deciding divisions in plants different from the criteria for deciding the subgroups among animals ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Criteria for Plants:** - The classification of plants into divisions is based on multiple criteria. - The first criterion is whether the plant body is well differentiated or not. This leads to classifications such as thalophytes (non-differentiated) and bryophytes (simple differentiation). - The second criterion is the presence or absence of vascular tissue, which is essential for the conduction of water and minerals. - The third criterion is whether the plant bears seeds. If seeds are present, they can be classified further into those that have naked seeds (gymnosperms) or seeds enclosed within fruits (angiosperms). ...
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