READ & REVIEW #5 - NF COMP PRACT KMil color

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What is a pitcher plant?

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A type of carnivorous plant that traps and digests insects using its modified leaves.

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What do Venus flytraps eat?

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They primarily eat insects.

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What happens after the Venus flytrap’s leaves snap shut?

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The plant releases a digestive liquid to break down its prey.

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What does the word carnivorous mean?

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Meat-eating.

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What is the main function of the digestive liquid in Venus flytraps?

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To digest trapped insects.

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What type of environment do Venus flytraps typically grow in?

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They grow in nutrient-poor, wetland areas.

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What is the difference between carnivorous and herbivorous plants?

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Carnivorous plants eat meat (insects), while herbivorous plants eat plants.

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Can you name another type of carnivorous plant besides the Venus flytrap?

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Yes, examples include sundews and pitcher plants.

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How do pitcher plants trap their prey?

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They have deep, slippery leaves that lure and trap insects.

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What adaptations help Venus flytraps catch their food?

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They have specialized leaves that snap shut quickly when prey touches their trigger hairs.