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Why are carnivorous plants dependent on insects for their nutritional requirements? Give two examples. [3 MARKS]
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Carnivorous plantsderive some or most of thenutrients (but notenergy) bytrapping smallanimals andinsects. They are adapted to grow in places where the soil is poor in nutrients, especiallynitrogen. So, to obtain this nitrogen, they depend on other organisms.
Examples: Venus flytrap, Pitcher plant etc.
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Explanation: 2Marks
Examples: 1Mark
Carnivorous plantsderive some or most of thenutrients (but notenergy) bytrapping smallanimals andinsects. They are adapted to grow in places where the soil is poor in nutrients, especiallynitrogen. So, to obtain this nitrogen, they depend on other organisms.
Examples: Venus flytrap, Pitcher plant etc.
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