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.
May 07, 2010
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Diet of contaminated insects harms endangered meat-eating plants
From carnivorous plants to the medicine cabinet?
In the tropics, carnivorous plants trap unsuspecting prey in a cavity filled with liquid known as a "pitcher."
Feb 18, 2010
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For carnivorous plants, slow but steady wins the race
Like the man-eating plant in Little Shop of Horrors, carnivorous plants rely on animal prey for sustenance. Fortunately for humans, carnivorous plants found in nature are not dependent on a diet of human blood but rather ...
Sep 14, 2009
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Snaring bigger bugs gave flytraps evolutionary edge
(PhysOrg.com) -- Carnivorous plants defy our expectations of how plants should behave, with Venus flytraps employing nerve-like reflexes and powerful digestive enzymes to capture and consume fresh meat.
Aug 26, 2009
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