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Leaves of carnivorous plants emit flower scents to attract their prey

In South-East Asia, the leaves of the carnivorous plant Nepenthes rafflesiana mimic flowers biochemically in order to trap insects.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created May 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0




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Resident bats use pitcher plant as toilet

(PhysOrg.com) -- The pitcher plants are carnivorous species that usually feed on insects and small vertebrates, but one species has been found that prefers to dine on the feces of bats.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 27, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (14) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report


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