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Q.What is the taxonomic category usually written as 'Phylum' for animals called when classifying plants?

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In the taxonomic hierarchy, the rank that groups related classes together is called Phylum when classifying animals, but the equivalent rank is conventionally termed Division when classifying plants — both occupy the same position in the hierarchy, between Kingdom and Class. [!ANSWER] The plant equivalent of Phylum is Division.

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