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The function of the smooth slippery surface with downward pointing hairs in a pitcher plant?
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The function of the downward pointing hairs on the pitcher plant is to encourage the insect to move further into the plant. As it gets to the edge, it loses its footing, and falls into the liquid in the bottom of the plant. The downward facing hairs at this point prevent the fly getting a foothold to climb out of the liquid. As a point of interest, the liquid contains agents that paralyze and numb the insect (basically gets it drunk), before the digestive enzymes get to work, so the insect dies happy!
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Why can't insects escape from the pitcher plant?
the rim of the pitcher is very slippery so the insect can't get out
How does a pitcher plant catch insect?
By the smell of rotting flesh or other insects that have allready fallen into the flower and cannot crawl out of the juice in the bottom of the pitcher; due to the slippery sides of the vessel.
What are the parts of the Pitcher Plant?
rims lid pitcher ridge petioles
What is the height of the pitcher plant?
Some types of pitcher plants can grow as tall as three feet. The average pitcher plant reaches heights of eight inches.
Is a pitcher plant vascular or nonvascular?
Vascular. The plant could not support that pitcher full of water otherwise.
Why do pitcher plants have a smooth slippery surface with downward pointing hairs?
To trap insects for food. Slippery so they can not get a grip and downward pointing hairs to make climbing out difficult.
What is the use of lid in a pitcher plant?
This trapping mechanism is for the trumpet pitcher only. The lid is basically an advertisement in the pitcher plant. The bottom side of the pitcher plant is covered with nectar and microscopic downward pointing hair. When any insect comes to collect the nectar the ant gets a downward thrust from the microscopic hair and falls into the liquid. Without the lid the pitcher plant will not be able to catch insects. Referance: David Attenborough [BBC Wildlife]
Why can't insects escape from the pitcher plant?
the rim of the pitcher is very slippery so the insect can't get out
How are bugs lured into the pitcher plant?
By the smell of rotting flesh or other insects that have allready fallen into the flower and cannot crawl out of the juice in the bottom of the pitcher; due to the slippery sides of the vessel.
What is the collective noun of pitcher?
The noun 'pitcher' is not a standard collective noun.Collective nouns are an informal part of language. Any noun that is descriptive of a group of people or things can function as a collective noun; for example, a pitcher of water, a pitcher of lemonade, a pitcher of margaritas, etc.
What are some adaptations of a Pitcher Plant?
1. The pitcher shape to trap insects inside. 2. The aroma to attract insects. 3. Hair growing downward to stop insects from escaping. 4. Using insects as a source of nitrogen in an environment low in nitrogen.
How does a cobra lily trap insects?
The cobra lily is a pitcher plant meaning it holds water to attract insects inside its "pitcher". Once an insect is inside, the steep, slippery sides will not allow it to get out easily. Once the prey is captured, the plant releases a digestive enzyme to digest the prey.
Is there more pressure at the bottom of a bathtub of water 30cm deep or at a bottom of a pitcher of water 35cm deep?
There would be more pressure at the bottom of a pitcher of water 35cm deep. +++ To explain, the pressure is a function purely of depth, not volume.
Why is the pitchers mound raisede higher than the rest of the field?
The Pitcher's Mound is raised because in order for a pitcher to have the motion of going forward and having the ability of hitting the strike zone, or wherever the pitch is called, he needs to have the downward motion. This also increases his chances of being harder to hit. A great man of baseball once told me, "Live at the knees and you're golden."
Why doesn't softball have a raised mound?
In baseball, the ball is released at higher point (shoulders) in a downward motion. In softball, the ball is released at a lower location (the hip) in a straight motion.A softball mound is raised up about a 1/2 inch to help the pitcher push off.
Why are Pitcher-plants called Pitcher-plants?
Pitcher plants are called pitcher plants because they have 'pitchers' at the ends of their stems. The pitcher has digestive fluid in it with a sweet smell that attracts insects. The insects fly/crawl in and get trapped inside when the pitcher plant closes. They are then digested in the fluids in the "pitcher". Pitcher as in a jug or cup, not as in baseball pitcher but I think you knew that.
What is pitcher in pitcher plant?
Anthophyta
