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Flies are attracted to their scent and colour. When the fly touches 2 of the trigger hairs in one of its 'mouths', the trap will close shut. The fly is then digested using special enzymes over a period of around 10 days.
It catches flies by using almost like motion sensors in its trappers so that when a fly touches that part of it it closes up
They're called carnivorious plants and most of them use trapping techniques.
For example:
Pitfall traps- pitcher like, has folded leaf that contains digestive enzymes or bacteria.
Flypaper trap-has sticky mucilage (gluey substance).
Snap trap-rapid leaf movement (Venus fly trap).
The plant has sensors on its mouth and will close the mouth when the fly gets on the mouth, the fly being attracted to a sweet smelling chemical in the mouth
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How does the Venus Flytrap get energy?
The Venus Flytrap gets its energy by trapping the flies and using their energy to catch more flies and survive.
What are 5 adaptations for a Venus Flytrap?
a venus flytrap has hairs on its mouth to catch the predators
Is a Venus Flytrap good for catching bugs?
Yes, Venus Flytraps are good at catching and eating insects.
What do leaves of venus flytrap do?
The Venus Flytrap has what are called 'traps' or 'mouths' on stems in which are used to catch and digest prey.
What size are Venus Flytrap seeds?
The size of flies
What is the purpose of venus's-flytrap leaves?
They catch bugs .There fun.
Do venus flytrap make their own food?
No, they have to catch flies in their traps to retrieve much needed minerals and nutrients that their boggy habitat does not have to offer.
Where can you get food for the Venus Flytrap?
Catch flies for it but remember to never feed it fatty foods. If you need help check out the related link below.
Does a fruit fly have an enemy?
Venus flytrap or meat flies.
What food does a Venus Flytrap need to survive?
flies HAnnah =)
What kind of plant is venus flytrap?
one that eats flies
How large of an insect can the Venus flytrap catch?
It depends on the type, container size etc of the Venus Flytrap. The biggest I have seen was as big as a 13 year old's fist.
