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Dionaea muscipula is...

Dionaea muscipula is

A

Venus Fly Trap

B

Butterwort

C

Water Fly Trap

D

Bladderwort

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Scientific Name**: The question asks about "Dionaea muscipula," which is a scientific name. In scientific nomenclature, the first part of the name (Dionaea) represents the genus, and the second part (muscipula) represents the species. 2. **Determine the Common Name**: The common name associated with the scientific name "Dionaea muscipula" is the Venus flytrap. This plant is well-known for its unique mechanism of trapping insects. 3. **Evaluate Other Options**: The other options provided are: - Butterwort - Waterfly trap - Bladderwort - **Butterwort**: This plant is scientifically known as Pinguicula, which is different from Dionaea muscipula. - **Waterfly trap**: There is no recognized plant known as a waterfly trap, indicating this option is incorrect. - **Bladderwort**: This plant is known by the genus name Utricularia, which is also different from Dionaea muscipula. 4. **Conclusion**: After evaluating all options, it is clear that the correct identification of "Dionaea muscipula" is the Venus flytrap. **Final Answer**: Dionaea muscipula is the Venus flytrap. ---
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