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Venus Flytraps Attract Prey With Fragrant Nectar, Then Kills Them – Nature World News
A new study shows that Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) attract insects with their fragrant nectar.
A new study shows that Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) attract insects with their fragrant nectar.
Scientists have discovered that Venus flytraps attract insects with their fragrant nectar before snapping and killing their prey. They do this by generating a strong magnetic field.
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