The carnivorous plant nobody knew about #shorts #science #plants #biology

The carnivorous plant nobody knew about #shorts #science #plants #biology

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses Triantha Oxidantalis, a newly discovered carnivorous plant. It highlights the plant's unique sticky hairs, initially thought to be a defense mechanism, but later found to have enzymes that digest insects. This adaptation helps the plant obtain nutrients it cannot get from the soil, making it an effective predator of fruit flies.

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What is the name of the carnivorous plant mentioned in the text?

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What unique feature do the sticky hairs on Triantha Oxidantalis have?

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What did scientists initially think the sticky hairs on the plant were for?

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How do the sticky hairs help in digesting the fruit flies?

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Why do carnivorous plants like Triantha Oxidantalis turn to bugs for nutrients?

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