The Savage Plant That Turned Vegetarian: Why Venus Flytraps Became Carnivorous Killers
Venus flytraps didn’t evolve their deadly snap traps because they enjoy hunting, but because they live in some of the most nutrient-poor soil on Earth. These remarkable plants became carnivorous out of necessity, supplementing their diet with insects to survive in acidic, waterlogged environments where other plants cannot obtain enough nitrogen and phosphorus to live.
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