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6 days ago · This glossary of botanical terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to botany and plants in general. Terms of plant morphology are included here as well as at the more specific Glossary of plant morphology and Glossary of leaf morphology.
1 day ago · Due to its size, unusual morphology and striking colouration, N. rajah has always been a very popular and highly sought-after insectivorous plant. However, despite its popularity amongst pitcher plant enthusiasts, N. rajah remains a little-known species outside the field of carnivorous plants.
4 days ago · Overview. Sponge biodiversity and morphotypes at the lip of a wall site in 60 feet (20 m) of water. Included are the yellow tube sponge, Aplysina fistularis, the purple vase sponge, Niphates digitalis, the red encrusting sponge, Spirastrella coccinea, and the gray rope sponge, Callyspongia sp.
Jun 11, 2024 · A carnivorous plant is any plant that is adapted for capturing and digesting insects and other animals by means of ingenious pitfalls and traps. Carnivory in plants has evolved independently about six times across several families and orders. Learn more about carnivorous plants in this article.
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Jun 10, 2024 · Venus flytrap, perennial carnivorous plant of the sundew family, notable for its unusual habit of catching and digesting insects and other small animals. Venus flytraps do not rely on carnivory for energy but rather use the nitrogen-rich animal proteins to enable their survival in marginal soil conditions.
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Jun 11, 2024 · bladderwort, (genus Utricularia), genus of carnivorous plants in the family Lentibulariaceae. The bladderwort genus contains 220 widely distributed species of plants characterized by small hollow sacs that actively capture and digest tiny animals such as insect larvae, aquatic worms, and water fleas.
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6 days ago · Crawling insects follow nectar trails up the pitcher’s length and become intoxicated. Color patterns lead the prey to the treacherous parts of the leaf, and they eventually fall into the tube. Fluttering insect wings may create a vacuum, causing them to be pulled deeper into the pitcher.
