20 Questions
Why do sundews move their tentacles towards prey?
To increase contact with the prey
What is the main reason sloths move slowly?
Because of their low-energy diet
How does the Mimosa Pudica plant close when touched?
Due to the assistance of pulvini
What do scientists suspect plays a role in sundews distinguishing between prey and debris?
Acidic reactions in the cells
What is the function of turgor pressure in plants like the Mimosa Pudica?
To provide structural support
What is the key respiratory adaptation of lungfish that allows them to survive in fluctuating water levels?
Specialized respiratory organ - the lung
Why can the ghost plant survive in forests with limited sunlight?
It has a symbiotic relationship with fungi for nutrition
What unique characteristic allows owls to see their surroundings without moving their bodies?
Ability to rotate their head up to 270 degrees
Why can the silent fly fly without making any noise?
Its wings and feathers are soft and produce no sound
What is the physiological effect of the mimosa pudica plant releasing chemicals when touched?
Decreased water content in the cells
How do sundews capture insects?
By using their gooey stalked glands on the leaves
What is the primary reason for sloths moving slowly?
They mostly rely on low-energy leaves for food
What is believed to cause the movements in Mimosa Pudica plants when touched?
Activation of special cells called pulvini
Why does the insect end up drowning in the sundew plant?
As a result of the insect's struggles and getting tired
What is the suspected mechanism behind how sundews distinguish between prey and debris?
Involves some wild chain reactions in the cells
What is the unique characteristic of the ghost plant that allows it to survive in forests with limited sunlight?
It belongs to a group of flowers known as mycotrophic wildflowers
How does the mimosa pudica plant react when touched?
It releases a chemical that makes every cell lose water
What enables lungfish to survive in environments with fluctuating water levels?
Possessing a specialized respiratory organ called the lung
Why can the silent fly fly without making any noise?
Its wings and balahibo are soft fringe which dampens sound
What is the main visual advantage of owls' large, fixed eyes?
They provide a wide field of view without moving their body
Learn about the concept of turgor pressure in plants and how it affects plant structure, as well as the unique anatomy of owl necks that allow them to rotate their heads. Explore the fascinating adaptations in both plant and animal biology.
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