SUNDEWS (DROSERA) – Sundews have more than 170 species and they can be found all over the world except in Antarctica. They are often seen in swamps and shrub lands. The leaves have responsive tentacles with a sticky fluid that attracts insects. The liquid is sweet and if an insect lands on the leaves and gets in contact with the tentacles, it will get stuck. The insect’s movements while trying to escape will trigger the tentacles to move toward the insect. The tentacles will then cover and immobilize the insect. The prey will die either through strangulation or exhaustion. Digestive juices will then be secreted by the tentacles and within 2 days the prey is totally consumed.

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