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What is the taxonomic rank that includes algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms?
The taxonomic rank that includes algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms is the plant kingdom or Kingdom Plantae.
When did the very first land plants appear according to the text?
The very first land plants appeared roughly 470 million years ago.
What organisms were once considered part of the plant kingdom but are now classified differently?
Blue-green algae and lichens were once considered part of the plant kingdom but are now classified differently.
What is the strict definition of plants according to the text?
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Why were some organisms historically grouped under the plant kingdom?
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What does the text suggest about the historical classification of organisms into the plant kingdom?
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