How does pitcher plant trap an insect?
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pitcher plant has a modified structure. it has a lid on top with a pitcher like structure joining. a pitcher plant smells good to trap insects when an insect is trapped the plant secretes juices into the insects body which digests the insects body and the plant absorbs the nutrients.
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Pitcher plants have a pitcher-like shape and the mouth is covered by a leaf. These plants have an attractive smell which attracts insects. When the insects land on the mouth of the plant, it gets trapped and cannot come out.
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