Animals and plants are both members of the domain eukarya, which includes all eukaryotic organisms such as fungi, protists, and animals. The domain archaea is a separate evolutionary lineage that includes prokaryotic organisms that are distinct from eukaryotes. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

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In the Tree of Life

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In the tree of life

A) animals are members of the domain eukarya, while plants are members of the domain archaea
B) animals are members of the domain archaea, while plants are members of the domain eukarya
C) both plants and animals are members of the domain archaea
D) both plants and animals are members of the domain eukarya

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