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The carnivorous plants usually have one of the following specialised organs to catch their prey:

A

stems

B

branches

C

leaves

D

modified roots

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Carnivorous Plants**: Carnivorous plants are unique types of plants that have adapted to capture and digest insects and other small organisms. This adaptation is primarily due to their growth in nitrogen-poor soils, where they need additional nutrients. 2. **Specialized Organs**: To catch their prey, carnivorous plants have developed specialized structures. The question asks which of the following organs is specialized for this purpose: stems, branches, leaves, or modified roots. 3. **Identifying the Correct Organ**: Among the options provided, the most common specialized organ in carnivorous plants is the leaves. These leaves are modified into traps that can capture insects. 4. **Examples of Carnivorous Plants**: - The **Venus flytrap** has leaves that snap shut when prey touches its sensitive hairs. - The **pitcher plant** has leaves that form a deep cavity filled with digestive liquid, where insects fall and are digested. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the adaptations and functions of these structures, the correct answer to the question is that carnivorous plants usually have modified **leaves** to catch their prey. **Final Answer**: The specialized organ that carnivorous plants use to catch their prey is **leaves**. ---
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