“Feed me, Seymour!” The Venus flytrap has distinctive leaves with hinged lobes that snap shut when triggered by the movement of prey. This rapid movement is triggered by tiny hairs on the surface of the lobes, which detect the presence of an insect. Once the trap closes, the plant secretes digestive enzymes to break down the insect and absorb its nutrients. Cool, unless you’re the meal. Venus flytraps primarily feed on insects, such as flies, ants, and spiders, but they can also consume small frogs or other small animals. However, they do not rely solely on catching insects for their nutrients and can also photosynthesize like other plants. Some can also harmonize. Despite their carnivorous nature, Venus flytraps are not harmful to humans. We know you were wondering. Just be careful not to get too close, especially if there’s a solar eclipse on the calendar. Image: A cluster of Venus fly traps at moorescreek_nps in North Carolina. #solareclipse #venusflytrap #plants #nature #se...