Most Dangerous Carnivorous plants in the World

Dangerous Carnivorous Plants in the World

                Dangerous Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants are one of the strangest phenomena in nature for a number of reasons. These plants usually trap insects, spiders, etc. However, sometimes small animals like rats or frogs fall prey to them.

There are about 450 species of carnivorous plants in the world. E.g.

• Venus Fly Trap
• Water wheel
• Sun dew
• Pitcher plant

                                      Species of Carnivorous Plant

|| Reasons to be carnivorous ||

This type of plant becomes carnivorous due to its survival and growth in certain environments. To survive, all plants need to collect water and a variety of minerals from the soil. In the presence of the sun, these elements combine to prepare the food needed for the growth of the plant. It is a very important element for the growth of a tree. This is why most plants grow best in nitrogen-rich soils, but carnivorous plants grow in wet and damp lowlands. The amount of nitrogen in the moist soil is very low. Plants that collect nitrogen from the roots cannot grow in the soil of this environment. Carnivorous plants collect nitrogen in another way to survive. They trap different animals. These animals collect minerals from their carcasses after they die. The leaves of carnivorous plants are especially helpful in this task.

|| Hunting methods ||

First of all, these plants attract animals in different ways. Unlike other animals, these plants cannot go near and hunt anything. Instead, they have to wait a long time for the prey to come. That's why they have special methods to attract insects and other animals. Some carnivorous plants emit an odor in the air that attracts insects such as flies, bees, or ants. Some plants emit a foul odor to attract flies or other insects. Many carnivorous plants have brightly colored spots on their bodies. Which acts as a bait to attract insects. The leaves of some plants are covered with some shiny things like small pearls. These entice insects with their bright colors and sweet smells. The animals are trapped in these traps.

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