what does a venus fly trap do when it has a bug? does it have a mouth??? VIDEOS & PICS PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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what does a venus fly trap do when it has a bug? does it have a mouth??? VIDEOS & PICS PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 16th, 2011 at 2:38 am
The plant secretes digestive juices and dissolves the bug. It takes several days, 5 to 12.
Does this help?
http://www.botany.org/bsa/misc/carn.html
Here is a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktIGVtKdgwo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DZiTACprhE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymnLpQNyI6g&feature=related
There are a bunch ov videos on You Tube, just go there and do a search
http://www.flytrapcare.com/faqs/31-general/64-how-do-i-get-a-venus-fly-trap-how-expensive-are-they.html
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October 16th, 2011 at 4:36 am
The bugs activate the tiny hairs on the hinged leaves, and they snap shut, catching the bug. Should be able to find a video on the web.
http://www.flytrapcare.com/faqs/31-general/64-how-do-i-get-a-venus-fly-trap-how-expensive-are-they.html
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