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Tissues in both plants and animals are collections of cells that perform specific functions. In animals, the primary types of tissues are epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues. Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces and lines cavities, connective tissue supports and binds different parts of the body, muscle tissue enables movement, and nervous tissue transmits electrical signals. In plants, tissues are categorized into meristematic and permanent tissues. Meristematic tissue consists of undifferentiated cells responsible for growth, while permanent tissues are specialized and include epidermal, vascular, and ground tissues. Epidermal tissue forms the outer protective layer, vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) conducts water and nutrients, and ground tissue provides support and storage. Understanding the structure and function of these tissues is essential for studying the physiology and development of both plants and animals.