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All plants have some power of movement. It may be as simple as the plant moving because it enlarges as it grows, or tracking the sun as it moves across the sky. But with some carnivorous plants the motion can be extremely fast and impressive. Since plants do not have muscle tissue, how do they do it? Carnivorous plants use three main movement mechanisms (although scientists still argue about this). The first mechanism is what Venus flytraps use to snap their traps closed. It involves changes in cell sizes by "acid growth." When the trap is activated (by touching trigger hairs on the leaves), the outside surface of the trap becomes larger than the inside wall. This snaps the leaf closed, similar to the way bimetallic strips work in thermostats. The second kind of motion is powered by cell growth---the tentacles of sundews bend towards prey because the cells on one side of the tentacles outgrow the cells on the tentacle's other side. A third kind of effect might involve the transfer of fluids---essentially the plant wilts in certain, controlled directions. Rapid movement in the plant kingdom is not unique to the carnivores. You are probably familiar with plants such as Mimosa pudica ("sensitive plants" or "TickleMe Plants") that move when you touch them. All it takes is a soft touch for these to fold their leaves and collapse pathetically towards the ground. (The common name for them in Hawai'i translates to "shame!") This movement is called thigmonasty as it is induced by touch. You can find additional information at http://www.sensitiveplant.com Incidentally, not all carnivorous plants have rapidly moving parts. Many (for example the pitcher plants) capture prey by having leaves in the form of very clever containers that creatures crawl into but cannot escape. These plants have no moving parts! So you see, even though carnivorous plants are truly amazing, they are not creatures from another planet! They are plants that have developed extraordinary habits to survive. Fascinating, intriguing, and exciting, but in the end they are still plants.
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Can plants move but not from place to place?
no they can not move from one place to another place [except very few cases]
What kingdom contains organisms that don't move?
The kingdom that contains organisms that do not move is the Kingdom Plantae. Plants are stationary organisms that obtain nutrients through photosynthesis and do not have the ability to move from place to place.
Why plants do not have to move from one place to another?
Plants have evolved to stay rooted in one place because they are able to absorb water, nutrients, and sunlight from their surroundings. Their ability to produce food through photosynthesis also allows them to generate energy without the need to move. Additionally, their structure and life cycle are adapted to maximize reproductive success without the need for mobility.
Is plant locomotion present or absent?
Plant locomotion is generally absent, as plants are rooted in the ground and do not move from place to place like animals do. However, some plants exhibit movements in response to stimuli, such as the opening and closing of flowers or the bending of stems towards light.
How does horsetails move?
Horsetails do not have the ability to move from place to place. They are non-motile plants that grow upright from underground rhizomes and reproduce through spores rather than by actively moving.
Why plants do not move from one place to another?
plants move through their growth
Plants cannot move from one place to another like can?
Plants cannot move from one place to another place in the way that animals can. Plants are rooted to the ground.
Suggest why plants do not move from one place to another?
plants move through their growth
Can plants move but not from place to place?
no they can not move from one place to another place [except very few cases]
Are plants mobile or stationary?
Plants are stationary, meaning they do not move from place to place like animals do.
Are plants motile, meaning can they move from one place to another?
No, plants are not motile, meaning they cannot move from one place to another like animals can. They are rooted in the ground and rely on other means, such as wind or animals, for dispersal.
What kingdom contains organisms that don't move?
The kingdom that contains organisms that do not move is the Kingdom Plantae. Plants are stationary organisms that obtain nutrients through photosynthesis and do not have the ability to move from place to place.
Plants do not move from place to place but do they show any other kind of movements?
Plants show movement through their growth. This is evident if you take notice how a bud blossoms.
Describe how a plant and animal can move?
Plants generally are rooted in one place an do not move on their own, Most animals have the ability to move fairly freely.
Do plants move to another place?
Plants do not have the ability to physically move from one place to another in the same way animals can. However, plants do exhibit movement in response to various stimuli such as light, gravity, and touch through processes like phototropism, gravitropism, and thigmotropism. These movements are typically slow and subtle, allowing plants to adapt and optimize their growth in their environment.
Which plant moves from place to place?
Many do so. The tumble weed for instance, as do banana plants.
Why plants do not have to move from one place to another?
Plants have evolved to stay rooted in one place because they are able to absorb water, nutrients, and sunlight from their surroundings. Their ability to produce food through photosynthesis also allows them to generate energy without the need to move. Additionally, their structure and life cycle are adapted to maximize reproductive success without the need for mobility.
