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Venus flytrap

Dionaea muscipula, a carnivorous plant in which a hinged leaf snaps shut on insects from which the plant obtains nitrogenous compounds.
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
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The few ecological studies that have been carried out indicate that, although Venus flytrap is highly adapted to its habitat (maximum nitrogen acquisition can be 92% from insects [16]), they are still outcompeted by other plants over time [17].
The famed Venus flytrap uses its sense of touch to rapidly close and trap insects.
Jerra Incognita is the seductive Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) of the cartographic world, luring its prey with apparent promises of undiscovered delights, then quickly enveloping and devouring them while they still haplessly admire their surroundings.
boldly questing books, along with the infernal forces he has valiantly confronted, bloom with the deadly magnetism of a Venus flytrap in this cunning, narcotic and searing tale ...
Bodri 2:30 A REVERSIBLE SMOKE-INDUCED SECONDARY DORMANCY IN VENUS FLYTRAP (DIONAEA MUSCIPULA) SEED, Timothy Kennel, Jr.
The air-refueling doors started to close on him, like a Venus flytrap. Fortunately, he was quick enough to move out of the way before he was caught in a death grip.
State environmental experts voiced concerns about the possible impact the mine would have on rare plants and animals in the area including the Venus flytrap. Martin Marietta argued the limestone mine presents no health risks and would not bother neighbors.
This species, however, has a funnel-shaped head that closes quickly when shrimp and other prey enters--much the way a Venus flytrap feeds.
Written by Eugene Gagliano and illustrated by Elizabeth Traynor, "V is for Venus Flytrap: A Plant Alphabet" is a children's alphabet primer in flora language.
only Venus flytrap in town a single vermilion beetle
Fourteen different species of insectivorous plants, including the Venus flytrap, sundew and four species of pitcher plants, thrive in this area.
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