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An insectivorous plant is...

An insectivorous plant is

A

Opuntia

B

Crotalaria

C

Eichhornia

D

Utricularia

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Insectivorous Plants**: Insectivorous plants are plants that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming insects. They are adapted to grow in nutrient-poor environments. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options given are: - Apentia - Crotalaria - Acornia - Utrechalaria 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Apentia**: This is not known to be an insectivorous plant. - **Crotalaria**: This is a genus of flowering plants and is not insectivorous. - **Acornia**: This is also a genus of flowering plants and does not trap insects. - **Utrechalaria**: This is recognized as an insectivorous plant that traps and ingests insects for nutrients. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Utrechalaria**, as it is the only option that is an insectivorous plant.
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