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Venus flytrap depends entirely on insects to fulfill it's demand.

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potassium
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nitrogen
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iron
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calcium
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Solution

The correct option is B nitrogen
Insectivorous plants like pitcher plant, venus flytrap, etc. trap and consume the insects to derive nutrients, especially nitrogen.
These plants have adapted to grow in nitrogen-deficient soil and so insects and other arthopods serve as the major source.

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