Plantas carnívoras

Carnivorous plants have evolved unique adaptations to capture and digest insects, supplementing their diet in nutrient-poor environments. These plants use various mechanisms, such as sticky substances, spring-loaded traps, and water-filled pitchers, to trap and digest their prey. The Venus flytrap uses a spring-loaded mechanism, while the auricularia employs bladder-type traps underwater. Pitcher plants use water-filled traps to drown insects. These adaptations allow carnivorous plants to thrive as stealthy hunters in their ecosystems.

What adaptation do some carnivorous plants use to attract insects?

• Bright colors and sticky substances

• Loud noises

• Strong scents

• Vibrating leaves

How does the Venus flytrap ensure its prey cannot escape?

• By closing its trap tighter

• By using a sticky surface

• By using sharp thorns

• By emitting a strong odor

What triggers the Venus flytrap to close its trap?

• The change in temperature

• The presence of water

• The sound of buzzing

• The movement of prey

How does the auricularia capture its prey?

• By using a sticky surface

• By using bladder-type traps

• By using sharp teeth

• By using a strong scent

What is the primary method by which pitcher plants trap their prey?

• By using a strong odor

• By using sharp thorns

• By using a slippery surface and water

• By using a sticky surface