Why do insectivorous plants eat insects when they can carry out photosynthesis?
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The insectivorous plants grow in soil which do not contain sufficient nitrogen mineral. These plants (e.g. pitcher plant) are green and carry out photosynthesis to obtain a part of the food required by them. ...
So, insectivorous or carnivorous plants feed on insects to obtain the nitrogen needed for their growth.
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