Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the primary source of energy for carnivorous plants?
What is the primary source of energy for carnivorous plants?
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Consuming small mammals
- Trapping protozoans
- Absorbing nutrients from the soil
Where are carnivorous plants commonly found?
Where are carnivorous plants commonly found?
- Sandy deserts with abundant nutrients
- Tropical rainforests with rich soil
- High-altitude mountain regions
- Acidic bogs with poor nutrient soil (correct)
Who published the first treatise recognizing the significance of carnivory in plants?
Who published the first treatise recognizing the significance of carnivory in plants?
- Gregor Mendel
- Charles Darwin (correct)
- Marie Curie
- Louis Pasteur
How many times is true carnivory believed to have evolved independently in different orders of flowering plants?
How many times is true carnivory believed to have evolved independently in different orders of flowering plants?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the approximate number of species that attract, trap, and kill prey among the carnivorous plants?
What is the approximate number of species that attract, trap, and kill prey among the carnivorous plants?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
