Seasonal Science: Venus Flytraps

Illustration of a Venus flytrap with a fly caught in one of the traps. Caption: and the predatory carnivorous Venus flytrap, of course.

The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant notable for its unusual habit of catching and digesting insects and other small animals. It has also adapted so it can survive in the sandy soils of coastal areas. Part of the "Seasonal Science" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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biology, plants

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  • Seasonal Science: Venus Flytraps

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    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    3 minutes