Crafty Pitcher Plant Species Uses Rain To Snags Its Prey

Meera Dolasia
Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:22:45 -0700

The carnivorous pitcher plants are known for enticing their prey by secreting sweet nectar from their rims. Once the unsuspecting insect is trapped inside the plant's unique pitcher-shaped leaves, the slippery inner surfaces ensure that it slides straight down into the digestive juices that lie at the bottom. Now, scientists have discovered that one crafty species has conjured up an additional trick up its lid.