The growth of plants occurs only in certain specific regions because the dividing tissue, known as meristematic tissue, is located only at these points.
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Plant tissues can be classified as either growing or meristematic tissue and permanent tissue based on their capacity to divide.
No, in animals there is no such distinction between dividing and non-dividing regions, as cell growth is more uniform.
Animals consume more energy compared to plants because they move around in search of food, mates, and shelter.
Plants have a large quantity of supportive tissue because they need to be upright and stationary.