The Curious World of Carnivorous Plants View Online By Wilhelm Barthlott
| Title | : | The Curious World of Carnivorous Plants |
| Author | : | Wilhelm Barthlott |
| Format | : | Hardcover |
| Page | : | 224 pages |
| ISBN | : | 0881927929 |
Plants that trap and eat animals an amazing phenomenon that has inspired awe since before the days of Darwin The victims may be flies and butterflies, small crustaceans, or even vertebrates the size of rats.Lured into the danger zone by optical, tactile, and olfactory strategies, the prey succumb to ingenious traps and face their doom But unlike plants that temporarily Plants that trap and eat animals an amazing phenomenon that has inspired awe since before the days of Darwin The victims may be flies and butterflies, small crustaceans, or even vertebrates the size of rats.Lured into the danger zone by optical, tactile, and olfactory strategies, the prey succumb to ingenious traps and face their doom But unlike plants that temporarily catch insects for pollination, the true carnivores go considerably further they digest them for the nutrients they need to survive in extremely inhospitable sites on land and in water.Anyone captivated by the unearthly beauty of the flowers of evil will treasure this stunning, encyclopedic exploration, which also includes animal trapping mosses and fungi, as well as advice for growing and buying carnivorous plants and an extensive international bilbliography It is an essential reference for hobbyist, naturalist, and collector alike
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Plants that trap and eat animals an amazing phenomenon that has inspired awe since before the days of Darwin The victims may be flies and butterflies,
224 pagesWilhelm Barthlott
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