Venus Flytrap Facts and Functions

The video explores the Venus flytrap, a carnivorous plant native to the Carolinas. It thrives in nutrient-poor soil by capturing prey with its modified leaves. The plant uses sweet sap to lure insects, and trigger hairs to detect them. The trap closes when hairs are touched twice, distinguishing between prey and raindrops. An electrical charge facilitates rapid trap closure, and digestive enzymes break down the prey for nutrients. The process is energy-efficient, ensuring the plant's survival.

Where is the Venus Flytrap naturally found?

• North and South Carolina

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Australian Outback

What is the primary function of the sweet sap secreted by the Venus Flytrap?

• To provide nutrients

• To attract insects

• To aid in photosynthesis

• To repel predators

How does the Venus Flytrap distinguish between a raindrop and an insect?

• By the size of the object

• By the color of the object

• By the frequency of touches on trigger hairs

• By the weight of the object

What happens when an insect touches the trigger hairs of the Venus Flytrap?

• The plant releases a scent

• The trap closes immediately

• The plant starts photosynthesis

• An electrical charge is generated

How quickly does the Venus Flytrap close its trap?

• In about an hour

• In about a minute

• In about a second

• In about a tenth of a second

What role do the specialized pores play in the trap closure of the Venus Flytrap?

• They provide structural support

• They attract insects

• They allow water to move between cells

• They release digestive enzymes

What happens to the prey once the Venus Flytrap's trap is closed?

• It is released after a few minutes

• It is used for photosynthesis

• It escapes through the trap's teeth

• It is digested by enzymes

What nutrients does the Venus Flytrap primarily extract from its prey?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

How long does it take for the Venus Flytrap to reopen after digesting its prey?

• About 5 days

• About 2 days

• About 20 days

• About 10 days

What happens to the remains of the prey after the Venus Flytrap reopens?

• They are absorbed by the plant

• They are blown away by the wind

• They remain inside the trap

• They are left as shriveled remains