Carnivorous Plants

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What is a carnivorous plant?

Back

A plant that eats meat

Front

The most well-known carnivorous plant is the ____________.

Back

Venus flytrap

Front

Why do carnivorous plants eat insects?

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To gain energy

Front

Besides insects, what are some other creatures that pitcher plants eat?

Back

Frogs and mice

Front

True or false All carnivorous plants live on land.

Back

False

Front

What is the name of this carnivorous plant?

Back

Venus flytrap

Front

Name the carnivorous plant from the options: Pitcher plant, Venus flytrap, Bladderwort.

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Bladderwort

Front

Why is the bladderwort so special?

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It is the fastest plant in the world

Front

Explain how the bladderwort eats its prey.

Back

It sucks in its prey and shuts the door so it cannot escape.

Front

How does the Venus flytrap know how to close itself around its food?

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It has tiny hairs inside itself that close when touched