Write the characteristics of Kingdom plantae.

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Characteristics of Kingdom plantae: 

1. Kingdom plantae is dominated by autotrophs. 

2. Some members are insectivorous plants. E.g. Venus fly trap, pitcher plant, bladderwort, while some are heterotrophic parasitic members like Cuscuta. 

3. Members of this kingdom are eukaryotic, multicellular, having eukaryotic cells containing chlorophyll.

4. Their cell wall is mostly made up of cellulose. 

5. They exhibit alternation of generation i.e. life cycle has two distinct phases. 

6. It is divided into two major groups Cryptogams and Phanerogams.

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