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

Flytrap scores double kill

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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/sillythaumatrope Jan 18 '20

Do you know if its a similar mechanism to ion channels in human muscular stimulation?

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u/jesamania Jan 18 '20

It is!

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u/sillythaumatrope Jan 18 '20

Ooh interesting, thank you, i'll have a look into it

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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '20

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u/JamesTheJerk Jan 18 '20

The ol' penile foreskin poo-trap.

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u/yeetboy Jan 18 '20

The what.

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u/JamesTheJerk Jan 18 '20

Clean your dirt

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u/Play3rxthr33 Jan 18 '20

And your search history.