Pitcher plant shows as well as mode of nutrition.

autotrophic; saprotrophic

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saprotrophic; parasitic

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autotrophic; insectivorous

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parasitic; insectivorous

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Solution

The correct option is C
autotrophic; insectivorous

Pitcher plant contains cholorphyll which allows it to perform photosynthesis.

However, it grows on nitrogen deficient soil. Therefore, in order to meet its nitrogen requirement, it traps and digests insects.

Thus, pitcher plant shows autotrophic as well as insectivorous mode of nutrition.

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