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Q9. If the pitcher plant is green why does it eat insects?​

Answer 1

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The insectivorous plants grow in soil which do not contain sufficient nitrogen mineral. ... So, insectivorous or carnivorous plants feed on insects to obtain the nitrogen needed for their growth.

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Answer 2

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Explanation:

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Pitcher plant contains chlorophyll; hence it is capable of preparing its own food like green plants. But pitcher plant eats insects because it grows in swamps or bog areas where the soil is deficient in nitrogen mineral. ... For this reason it is called insectivorous plant .