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What is the basic difference between the tissues of plants and animals?


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1.Plant tissues:

  1. The tissues found in plants are known as plant tissues.
  2. In plants, there are primarily two kinds of tissues, that is, the meristematic tissue and permanent tissue.

2. Animal tissues:

  1. The tissues found in animals are known as animal tissues.
  2. There are four types of tissues found in animals, that is, nervous tissue, muscle tissue, connective tissue, and epithelial tissue.

Plant tissues

Animal tissues

1. In plant tissue, the cells have a cell wall. 1. In animal tissue, the cells do not comprise a cell wall.
2. Some tissues are dead, while some are living.2. In animals, all the tissues are living.
3. As plants do not move so the tissues in plants require less energy and maintenance. 3. The tissues in animals need more energy and maintenance due to extensive movement.
4. Growth is confined to the tips of roots and stems. 4. Growth is uniform all over the body.
5. They provide support and strength to the plant. 5. They monitor all the activities.

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