The Plants That Eat Insects

By Satyajit Patra Image Source: National Geographic

Not all plants eat insects but some plants have evolved to eat insects. These are called carnivorous plants.

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This iconic plant has quick-closing traps that snap shut when an insect touches them.

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These plants have pitcher-shaped leaves that helps to trap insects.

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These plants use sticky secretions on their leaves to trap insects. Enzymes then break down the prey.

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These plants survive by getting nutrients from the insects they capture.

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Carnivorous plants are a reminder of the amazing diversity in the natural world.

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