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Why are nepenthes carnivorous?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 10/4/2022

Because in their pitchers their is an enzyme that hold preservatives and decomposers. When an insect or sometimes mice or rats fall into the liquid they drown, decompose, and turn into nutrients for the plant.

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