The lateral meristem, commonly known as the cambium, is responsible for increasing the girth of the stem or root.
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The apical meristem is located at the growing tips of stems and roots, and its primary function is to increase the length of the stem and the root.
Plants are adapted for a sedentary existence, while animals are adapted for active locomotion, contributing to differences in organ system design.
The fundamental difference in the structural organization of organs and organ systems reflects the different modes of life pursued by plants and animals, particularly in their different feeding methods.
The structural organization of organs and organ systems is far more specialized and localized in complex animals than in very complex plants.