| 1. Cells are comparatively larger in size. | 1. Cells usually smaller in size. |
| 2. Generally rectangular in shape. | 2. Generally oval in shape. |
| 3. Cell wall made of cellulose is present. | 3. The cell wall is absent. |
| 4. Plastids are present in the cytoplasm. | 4. Plastids are absent. |
| 5. Vacuoles-generally only one, large vacuole is present. | 5. Vacuoles-generally absent, if present, they are more in number and smaller. |