| Epidermis | Dermis |
|---|
| An organism’s outermost layer of cells that covers its body. | It is the layer of living cells below the epidermis consisting of nerve endings, blood vessels, sweat glands as well as hair follicle. |
| It does not contain any blood vessels | It comprises of a thin network of vessels called capillaries |
| Nerves are absent. | It’s made up of nerves that carry nerve signals from the brain to the central nervous system. This layer’s open nerve endings are the source of pain sensations. |
| It is found in both plants and animals. | It is found only in animals. |
| It receives necessary nutrients and oxygen from the dermis by diffusion. | It receives necessary nutrients and oxygen from the dermis by diffusion. |