Differentiate between erythrocytes and leucocytes of mammals.

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Erythrocyte Leucocyte
They are non-nucleated circular discs and appear biconcave in side view and has haemoglobin. They are nucleated cells devoid of haemoglobin.
They donot have mobility of their own.
They are capable of amoeboid movement.
They are highly specialized to carry oxygen transport function They are extremely important cells as they provide defense mechanism to the body against infections.

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Erythrocyte	Leucocyte
They are non-nucleated circular discs and appear biconcave in side view and has haemoglobin.	They are nucleated cells devoid of haemoglobin.
They donot have mobility of their own.	They are capable of amoeboid movement.
They are highly specialized to carry oxygen transport function	They are extremely important cells as they provide defense mechanism to the body against infections.