Insectivorous plants: Learn about the unique and specialized adaptations

Learn about the unique and specialized adaptations of carnivorous plants that capture and digest insects, spiders, and other small animals. See pictures and descriptions of 20 different species, from the Venus Flytrap to the Cobra Lily, and how they have evolved to survive in diverse habitats. Learn what insectivorous plants are, how they trap and digest insects, and what types of traps they have. See examples of insectivorous plants like Venus flytrap, pitcher plant, and corkscrew plant. Insectivorous Plant Name, Examples, Types, Definition Insect-eating plants are insectivorous plants , and they obtain nutrition by ingesting insects. Insectivorous plants thrive in humid environments with plenty of sunlight and moisture. Insectivorous plants , often known as carnivorous plants , are plants that have evolved specifically for capturing and eating insects and other animals using clever pitfalls and traps. These plants are known as “carnivorous” because they attract, catch, and absorb nutrition from animals. This trophic (feeding) mechanism is assumed to have developed in response to poor growth circumstances, notably nitrogen-deficient soils. Carnivorous plants are classified based on their taxonomy or the ...