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Q: How do drosera trap the insects?
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Which part of the Drosera plant modifies to trap insects?

Leaf of Drosera plant modifies to trap insects.


Why are insectivores plants insectivores?

Because they trap insects. Examples are Drosera, Utricularia and Napenthes etc.


What does drosera eats?

Generally insects


What is the best explanation for why some plants are carnivorous?

Because they are carnivores. They eat anmals not the food they produce.


Why do insectivorous trap insects?

Well, they have to trap insects so that they can get energy (food) to survive.


When was Drosera modesta created?

Drosera rupicola was created in 1982.


Is a sundew a Venus fly trap?

no -sundews can trap flies, but sundews are members of the Genus Drosera whereas Venus Flytraps are of the Genus Dionaea. Sundews have a different technique for trapping insects, which involves using sticky dew, and using tentacles that can wrap around prey. Venus flytraps use trigger hairs to quickly snap their trap shut. Refer to related link for more information


Who is the artchitect of a hole that is a trap for unwary insects?

venus fly trap


Is there such thing as an octopus plant?

Yes, there is such things as this;Octopus plants (Drosera species) are carnivorous plants found throughout the world. There are over 120 different species of Drosera plants, according to the Carnivorous Plant Society. Also called "Sundews," these plants trap and slowly digest small insects to obtain nutrients. For this reason, Droseras are often found growing in nutrient-poor soil. Nicknamed "octopus" for their rosette shape and often long, slender foliage, Drosera plants are found on every continent except Antartica. They are easy to care for and are often grown as indoor plants.


When was Drosera menziesii created?

Drosera menziesii was created in 1824.


When was Drosera regia created?

Drosera regia was created in 1926.


When was Drosera subtilis created?

Drosera subtilis was created in 1982.