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These grow on trees and plants. They help the plant absorb sunlight.
Leaves
Some carnivorous plants have tiny _______ that sense movement and help trap insects.
Hair
The Venus flytrap produces a _______ substance to help catch its prey.
Sticky
Some carnivorous plants fill their traps with digestive _______ to break down insects.
Liquid
What is the part of a carnivorous plant that captures and holds insects?
Trap
Once an insect is inside, some plants _______ their leaves to stop it from escaping.
Crush
The plant releases special _______ to break down the insect and absorb nutrients.
Juices
The soft parts of the insect slowly _______ in the plant’s digestive fluids.
Dissolve
After the plant breaks down the insect, it can _______ the nutrients to grow.
Digest
Some carnivorous plants have small _______ that sense when an insect touches them.
Hair
The Venus flytrap needs to wait for rain or dew to provide enough _______ to help with digestion.
Liquid
A carnivorous plant’s digestive _______ help break down soft parts of an insect, making them easier to absorb.
Juices
