prepare a report on the various mechanisms through which insectivorous plants lure their prey and derive nutrition from them. Illustrate the report with colourful pictures and samples wherever possible .
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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.
Characteristics of Insectivorous Plants
The important characteristics of insectivorous plants are mentioned below:
Nitrogen Deficiency
They are found in the places, where there is a lack of some nutrients, especially nitrogen. They entrap insects and digest them to suffice their nitrogen requirement.
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