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To make sure that the insects are contained within the trap, the edges of the leaves have finger-like ciliathat lace together when the leaves press shut. These long, hair-like projections make the plant look like it has spiny teeth; but the cilia are really only used to latch the trap shut.
There is an upper limit to the size of insect that the trap can accommodate. At most, traps are about 1 inch long, and an insect ideally should be about one-third of this size. If an insect is too large, the trap will not be able to form a seal tight enough to keep bacteria and molds out. Once bacteria and mold have a way in, they can proliferate as they feast on the decomposing insect, and the leaves of the trap will succumb to the assault as well. The trap will turn black as the leaves rot, and the whole thing will eventually just drop off the plant.
sources: howstuffworks.com http://science.howstuffworks.com/flowering-plants/venus-flytrap4.htm
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How can Venus Flytraps feel the bugs legs and body's?
Venus Flytraps merely digest the bug, not feel them.
Do Venus Flytraps make sugar?
Venus Flytraps make sugar to attract the insects that land on them. This triggers the plant to close, trapping the insect and allow the plant to digest the protein.
Do Venus Flytraps burp?
They do not burp because its pray is digested, not eaten.
Why cant you feed a Venus Flytraps ants?
Venus flytraps can eat ants, but they are not the ideal food source for them. Ants have hard exoskeletons that are difficult for the plant to digest, and their small size means that they may not provide sufficient nutrients compared to larger insects. Additionally, Venus flytraps thrive on a varied diet of soft-bodied insects, which are easier to digest and offer better nutritional value. Therefore, while ants are not harmful, they should not be the primary food for Venus flytraps.
Do herbivores eat Venus Flytraps?
No, herbivores typically do not eat Venus Flytraps because they primarily feed on insects and small animals, not plants. Venus Flytraps have evolved to capture and digest their prey, such as insects, using specialized trapping mechanisms.
How are Venus Flytraps dangerous?
They are not dangerous to humans, however they can catch and digest an insect in around 10 days.
Do Venus Flytraps have tastebuds?
No, Venus Flytraps do not have tastebuds.
Do Venus Flytraps reproduce with other Flytraps?
Yes, with other Venus Flytraps. A Venus Flytrap produces flowers which, when pollinated, produce seeds.
Are venus flytraps related to venus?
Both Venus flytraps and the planet Venus are named after the Roman goddess of love.
Does Bunnings sell Venus Flytraps?
Yes, Bunnings does sell Venus Flytraps.
Do venus flytraps have backbones?
No. Venus Flytraps are plants and don't have any bones.
What kingdom do Venus Flytraps belong to?
Venus Flytraps belong to the Plantae kingdom.
