Flashcard on Sundew Plants and Their Relationships

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What is a sundew plant?

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A sundew plant is a type of carnivorous plant that uses sticky glandular hairs on its leaves to trap insects.

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What is the scientific name of the spoon-leaved sundew?

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Drosera spatulata.

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How do sundew plants trap insects?

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Sundew plants trap insects using their tentacle-like leaves coated with a sticky goo.

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What happens to insects that get stuck in the sundew's mucilage?

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They suffocate or die from exhaustion.

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What is the role of A. crateriforme in relation to sundew plants?

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A. crateriforme helps sundew plants by aiding in the faster digestion of prey.

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What type of microbe is A. crateriforme?

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A. crateriforme is a type of bacteria.

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What is the main benefit of sundew plants being carnivorous?

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The main benefit is that they obtain nutrients from insects, which helps them thrive in nutrient-poor environments.

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What are the sticky glandular hairs on sundew leaves called?

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They are called tentacles.

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What do sundew plants primarily feed on?

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Sundew plants primarily feed on insects.

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Why do sundew plants need to trap insects?

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Sundew plants need to trap insects to supplement their nutrient intake, especially nitrogen.