What is mode of nutrition in insectivorous?

Answer 1

Insectivorous plants, such as Venus flytraps and sundews, exhibit a mode of nutrition known as heterotrophy, where they derive nutrients by trapping and digesting insects and other small organisms. This adaptation allows them to obtain essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, from their prey, which are often scarce in their native, nutrient-poor environments. The plants use specialized structures to attract, capture, and digest the insects, supplementing their photosynthetic capabilities.