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Question
Kingdom Plantae is distinct from Kingdom Animalia because it comprises:
Explanation
Kingdom Plantae is the highest taxonomic group dedicated exclusively to plants. It comprises all autotrophic, eukaryotic organisms with cellulosic cell walls, grouping together all the various plant Divisions. This separates them fundamentally and at the highest taxonomic level from the heterotrophic organisms grouped in Kingdom Animalia.
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