CONCLUDING REMARKS

Based on our observations and tests, we predict that this plant uses UV patterns to lure insects into its trap. We predicted that the bulb near the opening of the trap may have some type of nectar to attract prey, but we were unable to test this. The hairs inside the trap grow downward making it difficult for the insect to crawl out. The liquid in the bottom of the trap is highly basic, and dissolves the prey. Since the traps are pretty small, it makes sense that the prey would also have to be small.

UV patterns to attract and trick insects

small hairs pointing down to guide the insect into the trap and make it hard for them to climb back up

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MORPHOLOGICAL DATA

Qualitative Observations: Plant is green, purple, and brown. Traps contain small hairs on the outside and the inside. A portion of the plant appears to be dead The traps all grow out from one point Quantitative Observations: There are four main traps The alive trap (tallest) is 6.5 cm tall. Photo by Emma Cain

PLANT SIX INTRODUCTION

The Carnivorous Plant we are researching is plant #6. This plant is small and green and has one fully grown and alive trap. Photos by Emma Cain.

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