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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

specialised "muscle-like" cells

B

chemical stimulation by the prey

C

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

D

repid turgor pressure changes

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D
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