The Venus Flytrap Flashcard

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What is a Venus Flytrap?

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A Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant that catches and eats insects.

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Where do Venus Flytraps grow?

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Venus Flytraps commonly grow in swamps and marshes.

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What do Venus Flytraps eat?

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Venus Flytraps eat insects.

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How do Venus Flytraps catch their food?

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They catch their food by closing their leaves when an insect lands on them.

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What happens when a fly lands on a Venus Flytrap?

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The leaves of the Venus Flytrap shut to trap the fly.

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Can Venus Flytraps eat rocks?

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No, Venus Flytraps cannot eat rocks; they only eat insects.

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What do Venus Flytraps need to survive?

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Venus Flytraps need sunlight, water, and insects to survive.

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What type of plant is a Venus Flytrap?

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A Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant.

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Why do Venus Flytraps grow in swamps?

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They grow in swamps because there are plenty of insects to eat.

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What happens to the leaves of a Venus Flytrap after it catches an insect?

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The leaves will digest the insect for food.