Which structure is modified to the lid of pitcher in pitcher plant?
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Pitcher pant has long pitcher-like structure hanging from the top of a leaf. The apex of the leaf form a kid which can close and open the mouth of the pitcher. The inner surface of the pitcher has hair directed downwards.
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The apex of the leaf is modified to the lid of pitcher in pitcher plant. Pitcher plants are basically a type of carnivorous plants which have modified leaves known as pitfall traps. It have a prey-trapping mechanism featuring a deep cavity filled with digestive liquid. The traps of what are considered to be "true" pitcher plants are formed by specialized leaves.
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