1. Water: Both plants and animals require water for essential functions. Plants use water to transport nutrients and for photosynthesis, while animals use it for hydration, digestion, and temperature regulation.
2. Nutrients: Plants obtain nutrients from the soil and air, while animals get them from consuming other organisms (plants or animals). Nutrients provide the building blocks for growth, development, and energy.
3. Sunlight (for plants): Plants need sunlight to perform photosynthesis, the process where they convert light energy into chemical energy for growth. Animals don't directly need sunlight for this purpose, but they rely on plants (or other animals that eat plants) that use sunlight.
4. Stable Environment: Both plants and animals need a relatively stable environment to survive. This includes factors like temperature, humidity, and shelter. Changes in these factors can make it difficult to thrive.