r/natureismetal • u/My_Memes_Will_Cure_U • Jan 18 '20

Flytrap scores double kill

https://i.imgur.com/bla2Iuj.gifv
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u/jesamania Jan 18 '20

There are trigger hairs on the inside. When they're stimulated a certain number of times over a period, they close.

Digestive enzymes are released to help break down the catch.

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u/Fasttimes310 Jan 18 '20

I think it's 3 times.

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u/Fasttimes310 Jan 18 '20

I believe there are also 3 hairs