how does a Pitcher plant catch insects
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Foraging, flying or crawling insectssuch as flies are attracted to the cavity formed by the cupped leaf, often by visual lures such as anthocyanin pigments, and nectar bribes. ... Furthermore, some pitcher plantscontain mutualistic insect larvae, which feed on trapped prey, and whose excreta the plant absorbs.
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==> A few plants manufacture their own food but also obtain a part of nutrition from insects.
==> leaves of these plants are specially modified to trap insects.
==> these plants grow in areas deficient in nitrogen.
==> hence they meet their nitrogen requirements from insects.
==> Being green in colour, they can manufacture their own food.
==> Droseras, utricularia, venusflytrap are examples of insectivorous palnts.
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here is your answer ⬇️⬇️⬇️
==> A few plants manufacture their own food but also obtain a part of nutrition from insects.
==> leaves of these plants are specially modified to trap insects.
==> these plants grow in areas deficient in nitrogen.
==> hence they meet their nitrogen requirements from insects.
==> Being green in colour, they can manufacture their own food.
==> Droseras, utricularia, venusflytrap are examples of insectivorous palnts.
hope my answer helps you ✌
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