Nature's Toilet: The Pitcher Plant and Tree Shrew Relationship

What is the primary location where the mountain tree shrew is found?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Island of Borneo

• Sahara Desert

• Australian Outback

Why do pitcher plants grow at high altitudes?

• To avoid predators

• To get more sunlight

• Because the soil is low in nutrients like nitrogen

• To attract more insects.

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What do pitcher plants use to digest their prey?

• Acidic soil

• Digestive juices

• Sunlight

• Rainwater

The relationship between the tree shrew and the pitcher plant is an example of _______.

• Parasitism

• Mutualism

• Competition

• Predation

The lid of the pitcher plant is designed to _______.

• Attract birds

• Store water

• Ooze sweet nectar

• Reflect sunlight

What is the main reason the tree shrew visits the pitcher plant?

• To find shelter

• To eat insects

• To reach the sweet nectar

• To escape predators

What happens to the bugs that fall into the pitcher plant?

• They escape

• They are digested by the plant

• They live inside the plant

• They are eaten by birds

The pitcher plant's leaves are shaped like _______.

• Bowls

• Plates

• Cups

• Saucers

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The pitcher plant's digestive juices are located at _______.

• The top of the plant

• The bottom of the pitcher

• The sides of the leaves

• The stem.

How does the Low's pitcher plant attract tree shrews?

• By emitting a sweet nectar

• By mimicking the scent of prey

• By providing a place to rest

• By trapping them inside.