Which of these insectivorous plants does not use an active trapping mechanism? Multiple Choice the aquatic waterwheel Venus flytraps sundews pitcher plants bladderworts
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Step 1: Define terms — an active trapping mechanism involves movement or a rapid change by the plant to capture prey (snap closures, suction, or movement of sticky tentacles), while a passive trap captures prey by structural features without active movement Show more…
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