Question

Why do some plants feed on insects? How does a pitcher plant catch insects?

Answer 1

Pitcher plant:

1. A plant that has evolved to catch and consume insects and other creatures using clever pitfalls and traps.
2. They are insectivorous plants.
3. They grow in soil that lacks nitrogen, so to fill the nitrogen requirement, they feed on insects.

Nutrition of pitcher plant:

1. Pitcher plants have a pitcher shape leaf covering the mouth.
2. These plants have a pleasant odor that attracts insects.
3. When insects land on the plant's mouth, they become trapped.
4. They are unable to escape.
5. The dead bug trapped provides the nutrients required for the plant.
6. The bugs are digested by various enzymes in the plant.
7. The insect's body decomposed into amino acids, phosphates, and other compounds.
8. These compounds supply nitrogen and phosphorus to the plant body.