Explain how insectivorous plants obtain mitro compound for their growth?
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Insectivorous means insect-eating, these plants derive most of their nutrition from the insects, that they trap and consume. These plants grow in humid areas, where plenty of sunlight and moisture is found. They are found in the nitrogen deficient soil. That is why they trap and digest insects to absorb nutrients. Venus flytrap, pitcher plant and cobra lily are some of the insectivorous plants’ names. They are often called Carnivorous plants.
Insectivorous plants generally grow under conditions of persistent and heavy rainfall. Essential nutrients present in top soil leaches away and plant left with little nutrients to take up. So, plants have evolved the strategy to compensate this nutrient loss by feeding on insects. Plants able to fulfill their deficiency of nutrients if any, by feeding on insects. In India, they are mostly found in north-east part. Important examples are Pitcher plant, bladder-worts, Venus flytrap, etc.