Both types of cells have a cell membrane. A cell membrane is a thin outer covering of plant and animal cells. Plant and animal cells also have a nucleus. The nucleus is the main control center found in plant and animal cells. Plant cells and animal cells have some differences.
Plant cells are usually larger than animal cells.
Plant cells often have a box-like shape. Animal cells come in a wide variety of shapes. Plant cells have a stiff cell wall and a thin cell membrane. Animal cells only have a cell membrane. Many plant cells have green chloroplasts.