CAN PLANTS EAT INSECTS?

THEY CAN!!

THE PITCHER PLANT

• It captures it's prey by using special leaves called pitfall leaves
• The leaves are just the walls, a cavity secretes a liquid that traps the insect on the leaves

SUNDEWPLANT

• Formally known as Drosera.
• Insects will land on the plant and find themselves caught by the sticky mucus.
• The insect is used to supplement the growth of the plant.

VENUS FLYTRAP

• It traps the insect in it's mouth and the mouth releases acids that dissolves the insect.
• The insect takes a while to swallow, usually about 10 days.

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