Ant trapped in sundew (Drosera burmannii) plant. The sticky stalks on the leaves of this carnivorous plant are tipped with a secretion that acts as a glue, trapping any insect that lands on the plant. Once an insect is trapped, the leaf curls around it. Digestive enzymes are then secreted, which convert the insect into nutrients for the plant. This ability allows the sundew to live in nutrient-poor soils, such as those found in marshland | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit : | Science Photo Library / Chee, Francis |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property release : | Non requis |
Durée : | 35 Secondes |
Aspect ratio : | 16/9 |
Restrictions : | - |