Choose the correct match. Bladderwert, sundew, Venus fly trap

Choose the correct match. Bladderwert, sundew, Venus fly trap
  1. Nepenthese, Dionea, Drosera
  2. Nepenthese, Utricularia, Vanda
  3. Utricularia, Drosera, Dionea
  4. Dionea, Trapa, Vanda

Solution

Utricularia - Bladderwort, Drosera - Sundew Dionea - Venus fly trap They all are insectivorous plants. Caution - Insectivorous plants have evolved to develop in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen. They're found within nitrogen deficient soil. That's why they trap and digest insects to soak up nutrients.

Asked in: NEET 2002

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