Friday, August 21, 2009

Insect-Eating Plants - Rare Photos...

    Insect-Eating Plants - Rare Photos...

    A number of plants are capable of eating small animals, especially insects. These plants are called insectivorous plants. Examples include the Venus's-flytrap, pitcher plants, sundews, and bladderworts. These unusual plants are most often found in moist and nutrient-poor habitats, such as bogs. The insects that the plants trap are not a major source of organic…