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How Do Venus Flytraps Work?

How Do Venus Flytraps Work?

BrainStuff

September 11, 202511m 14s

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Venus flytraps can photosynthesize like most other plants, but they supplement their diet by catching insects and arachnids. Learn what we know (and don't know!) about how they accomplish this feat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/botany/venus-flytrap.htm

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plantscarnivorous plantsbotanywaterphotosynthesisDionaea muscipulainsects