How are the criteria for deciding divisions in plants different from the criteria for deciding the subgroups among animals?
Explanation Criteria for deciding the division of plants are below : Body structure (differentiated or undifferentiated) Vascular bundles (present or absent) Seeds (with or without) Seeds inside fruits (present or absent) Flower structure etc. But in case of deciding subgroups of animals, taken characteristics are : Backbone (present or absent) Body type (radial or bilateral) Body cavity (present or absent) Physiological characters etc. Final answer The criteria under consideration for deciding subgroups of animals is anatomical characters (above mentioned), by which animals are divided on the basis of their body structure.