In the case of plants, the taxonomic category equivalent to Phylum, which groups classes with a few similar characters,

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In the case of plants, the taxonomic category equivalent to Phylum, which groups classes with a few similar characters, is called:

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Domain Series Division Correct Cohort

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While zoologists use the term 'Phylum' to group related animal classes, botanists use the term 'Division' for the equivalent hierarchical level in plant taxonomy. A Division encompasses multiple plant Classes that share a few foundational similar characters, serving as the major sub-category directly beneath the Kingdom Plantae.

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