Difference between hay and straw.

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  1. Straw - dried stems of cereals and legumes. Hay, unlike straw, is dried green grass.
  2. Straw consists of stems with a tubular structure, while hay consists of dense stems of various grasses with dried leaves and buds.
  3. Straw is used as bedding for animals. Hay is harvested for feed.
  4. Straw can be used in construction as an insulation material. Hay is not suitable for these purposes.
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