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

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

A

Chemical stimulation by the prey

B

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

C

Specialized "muscle-like" cells

D

Rapid turgor pressure changes

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The correct Answer is:
D
To attract flies or other prey, the venus fly trap secretes nectar on to its open traps. Insects smell the sweet nectar and once they land on the leaves, they trip the trigger hairs on the outside of traps. This causes the cells in the leaves to expand and shut.
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