insectivorous

(adjective)

capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap

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Examples of insectivorous in the following topics:

  • Nutrients from Other Sources

    • In other cases, plants may be mutualistic symbionts, epiphytes, or insectivorous.
    • An insectivorous plant has specialized leaves to attract and digest insects.
    • The Venus flytrap is popularly known for its insectivorous mode of nutrition and has leaves that work as traps .