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What is the term used to describe plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
What is the term used to describe plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
- Parasitic plants
- Photosynthetic plants
- Carnivorous plants
- Insectivorous plants (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
Which of the following is a characteristic of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
- They have large colorful flowers for attracting insects
- They obtain nutrients by digesting insects (correct)
- They rely solely on photosynthesis for nutrients
- They grow in arid desert regions
What is the main purpose of the highly modified leaves of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
What is the main purpose of the highly modified leaves of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
- Providing shade for the plant
- Trapping and digesting insects to obtain nutrients (correct)
- Storing excess water for dry periods
- Attracting bees for pollination
What is the primary function of the highly modified leaves of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
What is the primary function of the highly modified leaves of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
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What term is used to describe plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
What term is used to describe plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
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Which characteristic is typical of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
Which characteristic is typical of insectivorous plants like the pitcher plant and sundew?
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