Angiosperms and Anthophyta refer to the same group of plants, but there is a distinction in terms of usage and context. Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, are characterized by having seeds enclosed within a fruit. This group includes a vast range of plants, from small herbs to large trees, and encompasses about 90% of all plant species.
On the other hand, Anthophyta is an older term that is often used interchangeably with angiosperms. In modern botanical classification, the term angiosperm is preferred. The key distinction is that Anthophyta may sometimes be used in specific contexts or classifications that are no longer widely adopted in contemporary taxonomy.
In summary, while both terms refer to the same group of plants, angiosperms is the more commonly used and accepted term in modern biology, representing plants that produce flowers and seed within a fruit.