Question

In pitcher plants, ___ are modified for trapping insects.

Answer 1

Pitcher plant:

1. Pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant which draws its nutrients from animals and insects.
2. The lamina of the leaf forms the pitcher while the leaf tip forms its leaf.
3. Insects are trapped inside the pitcher and they are consumed to fulfill the requirement of nitrogen.

Final Answer: In pitcher plants, leaves are modified for trapping insects.