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By absorbing the nutrients of the decaying insects that fall into its snare. The same thing holds true for the pitcher plant.
Most of the nutrients come through photosynthesis like any other plant. However, they can eat LIVE insects. They attract insects with their smell and bright colors. If you are caring for one, you can also put in dead insects and trigger the hairs in the trap to make it eat it. See the related link for more information.
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∙ 9y agoThey use photosynthesis, respiration and eat small insects or flies as their habitat does not have enough nutrients for it to survive on solely. So, the sun provides energy for the sun so it can grow.
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∙ 11y agoVenus Flytraps grow in nutrient poor bogs. They get their nutrients from the insects they trap.
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How does a venus fly trap ability to trap flies help it survive?
The venus flytrap absorbs nutrients from the fly or other insect. These nutrients are essential to the flytrap's health.
What does the Venus Flytrap get from the insects it 'eats'?
It gets nutrients for it to survive.
What nutrients do venus fly traps get from bugs?
They get nutrients to help them live
What is in the Venus Flytrap's stomach?
The Venus flytrap is a plant and does not have a stomach. It uses strong juices to break down its prey and absorbs the nutrients through the inside of the traps.
When was Venus The Flytrap created?
Venus Flytrap was created in 1768.
Is a Venus Flytrap a prey?
No, the Venus Flytrap is a predator that consumes small insects and spiders to make up for a lack of nutrients in their natural environment. Since they usually get their food secondhand, they aren't a good source of nutrients themselves and are usually not eaten by animals.
Is the Venus Flytrap an amphibian?
No, the Venus Flytrap is not an amphibian.
Is a Venus Flytrap in the understory?
Yes, the Venus Flytrap is in the understory.
Is a Venus Flytrap avascular?
Yes, a Venus Flytrap is avascular.
What are the Venus Flytrap's rhizomes?
The Venus Flytrap's rhizomes are their roots.
When did Venus The Flytrap happen?
Venus The Flytrap happened in 1990.
Does a Venus Flytrap have chlorophyll?
Yes, the Venus Flytrap does have chlorophyll.
