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Insectivorous plants
Book • 1875
In 'Insectivorous Plants', Charles Darwin explores the fascinating biology and anatomy of carnivorous plants, detailing their unique mechanisms for capturing and digesting insects.
The book highlights species like the common sundew and Venus flytrap, examining their adaptations for survival in environments lacking essential nutrients.
Darwin's experiments reveal how these plants react to movement and ignore non-nutritious stimuli, showcasing evolutionary adaptations.
The book highlights species like the common sundew and Venus flytrap, examining their adaptations for survival in environments lacking essential nutrients.
Darwin's experiments reveal how these plants react to movement and ignore non-nutritious stimuli, showcasing evolutionary adaptations.
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What we—and AI—can learn from nature's intelligence
