Question
Biology Question on Nutrition
The ability of the Venus flytrap to capture insects is due to:
A
Chemical stimulation by the prey
B
A passive process requiring no special ability on the part of the plant
C
Specialized "muscle-like" cells
D
Rapid turgor pressure changes
Answer
Rapid turgor pressure changes
Explanation
Solution
The Venus flytrap has specialized cells that can rapidly change their turgor pressure in response to physical stimulation, such as when an insect triggers the plant's sensitive hairs by touching them. This causes the trap to close and capture the prey. It's a fascinating example of a plant's adaptation for capturing and digesting insects.
So, the correct option is (D): Rapid turgor pressure changes