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The ability of the venus fly trap to cap...

The ability of the venus fly trap to capture insects is due to :

A

specialized 'muscle-like' cells

B

chemical stimulation by the prey

C

a passive process requiring no special ability on the part of the plant

D

rapid turgor pressure changes

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