THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLANTS AND ANIMALS There am several characteristics that distinguish plants from animals. Generally speaking, plants are able to manufacture their own food, by using substances in the environment through the process that is known as photosynthesis. They can grow very well very well if they have enough sunshine, rainfall and fertilizer. In contrast, all animals, including rnan, get their food either directly from the plants or indirectly by eating animals that feed on plants or other animals. Animals, therefore, need a wide range of food than plants. Plants are stationary. They do not have the power to rnove. Animals, on the other hand, can usually move about. Consequently, plants appear to be less sensitive than animals although they respond in some ways to light, heat, physical contact and other stimuli. Plants are usually green. Animals, however, are very diverse in external appearance. They may appear in any color you can think of. 文章一开头就点明动植物之间的差异，下文分别加以详细地描述和分析。