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Name some chlorophyllous organismal groups that have traditionally been called "plants" but that evolved or acquired chloroplasts independently.
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" Chlorophyllous organisms are those that contain chlorophyll, the green pigment essential for photosynthesis. Traditionally, "plants" refer to members of the kingdom Plantae, which includes organisms like trees, flowers, and ferns. However, the term "plants" has Show more…
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