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Why do sundews move their tentacles towards prey?
Why do sundews move their tentacles towards prey?
What is the main reason sloths move slowly?
What is the main reason sloths move slowly?
How does the Mimosa Pudica plant close when touched?
How does the Mimosa Pudica plant close when touched?
What do scientists suspect plays a role in sundews distinguishing between prey and debris?
What do scientists suspect plays a role in sundews distinguishing between prey and debris?
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What is the function of turgor pressure in plants like the Mimosa Pudica?
What is the function of turgor pressure in plants like the Mimosa Pudica?
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What is the key respiratory adaptation of lungfish that allows them to survive in fluctuating water levels?
What is the key respiratory adaptation of lungfish that allows them to survive in fluctuating water levels?
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Why can the ghost plant survive in forests with limited sunlight?
Why can the ghost plant survive in forests with limited sunlight?
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What unique characteristic allows owls to see their surroundings without moving their bodies?
What unique characteristic allows owls to see their surroundings without moving their bodies?
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Why can the silent fly fly without making any noise?
Why can the silent fly fly without making any noise?
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What is the physiological effect of the mimosa pudica plant releasing chemicals when touched?
What is the physiological effect of the mimosa pudica plant releasing chemicals when touched?
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How do sundews capture insects?
How do sundews capture insects?
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What is the primary reason for sloths moving slowly?
What is the primary reason for sloths moving slowly?
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What is believed to cause the movements in Mimosa Pudica plants when touched?
What is believed to cause the movements in Mimosa Pudica plants when touched?
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Why does the insect end up drowning in the sundew plant?
Why does the insect end up drowning in the sundew plant?
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What is the suspected mechanism behind how sundews distinguish between prey and debris?
What is the suspected mechanism behind how sundews distinguish between prey and debris?
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What is the unique characteristic of the ghost plant that allows it to survive in forests with limited sunlight?
What is the unique characteristic of the ghost plant that allows it to survive in forests with limited sunlight?
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How does the mimosa pudica plant react when touched?
How does the mimosa pudica plant react when touched?
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What enables lungfish to survive in environments with fluctuating water levels?
What enables lungfish to survive in environments with fluctuating water levels?
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Why can the silent fly fly without making any noise?
Why can the silent fly fly without making any noise?
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What is the main visual advantage of owls' large, fixed eyes?
What is the main visual advantage of owls' large, fixed eyes?
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