1. Why does the pitcher plant feed on insects though it is green?
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The insectivorous plants grow in soil which do not contain sufficient nitrogen mineral. These plants (e.g. pitcher plant) are green and carry out photosynthesis to obtain a part of the food required by them. ... So, insectivorous or carnivorous plants feed on insects to obtain the nitrogen needed for their growth.
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Pitcher plant contains chlorophyll; hence it is capable of preparing its own food like green plants. So, just to fulfill its nitrogen requirement, it traps the insects and utilize their proteins. ... For this reason it is called insectivorous plant.
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