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Deepika Deepika

Class 10th
Science
2 years ago

How does a pitcher plant trap insects?

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Abhishek Mishra

2 years ago

The leaf of pitcher plant is modified into a pitcher-like structure. The apex of the leaf forms a lid over it which can open and close. Inside the pitcher, there are hair which are directed downwards. When an insect lands in the pitcher, the lid closes and the insect get trapped into the hair and then insect is digested by the digestive juice secreted by the pitcher.

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