What are transversal waves? What is the difference between EM waves and transversal waves?

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Transverse waves:
A wave is said to be transverse if its displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
EM wave is transverse in nature that means electric and magnetic fields of the EM wave are perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
What is the difference between EM waves and transversal waves?
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