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Venus flytraps survive on bugs that fly into their traps, and therefore do help it to grow and reproduce. The important nutrients the bugs contain help the plant to maintain it's growth during times when food is scarce. As it's environment has few nutrients, bugs are a key in order for the plant to live a healthy life.

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How can Venus Flytraps feel the bugs legs and body's?

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Why are Venus's-flytraps important?

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Do Venus flytraps help others?

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