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To trap its prey, the Venus flytrap sends rapid electrical impulses, which are generated in response to touch or stress. But the molecular identity of the touch sensor has remained unclear. Japanese ...

By Will Dunham June 11 (Reuters) - Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable carnivorous plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the ...

Scientists have determined how Venus fly trap plants (Dionaea muscipula) carry out their characteristic snapping mechanism, where they ‘snap shut’ when an insect or an arachnid enters. The snapping ...

Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable carnivorous plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested over several ...

There aren’t many plants kids would name as their favorite. It’s probably a pretty short list that includes classics like ...

Researchers have uncovered how the Venus flytrap snaps shut so quickly. The plant's hinged leaves, already under tension, suddenly soften upon trigger. This rapid release of stored stress causes the ...