An insect lands on the open leaves of a Venus flytrap plant, drawn to an appealing scent. It noses around and accidentally brushes one of the trap’s trigger hairs. An action potential shoots across ...

The anemones vary in size and can reach up to a foot across. Just like the terrestrial plant it is named for, the Venus flytrap anemone has a unique method of catching prey. The anemone sits still ...

inside a Venus flytrap? Funny thing about Venus flytraps ... If the bug escapes within 20 to 30 seconds, nothing else happens. That way, the plant doesn't waste energy. But if the bug brushes ...

The magnetic chomp of a Venus flytrap—and more science dispatches The magnetic chomp of a Venus flytrap—and more science dispatches Read Venus Flytraps Have Surprising Pollinators ...

He marveled at the exquisite quickness and power of the Venus flytrap, a plant he called "one of the most wonderful in the world." He showed that when a leaf snapped shut, it formed itself into "a ...

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a tiny slice of life from a bug’s vantage point, now’s your chance. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum hosts “Savage Gardens: The ...

Amazon has Lego flower bouquet kits that resemble real arrangements, including beautiful buildable sets for kids, and even a ...

Looks like everything’s just fine over here! Ah, the Venus flytrap… a flesh-eating plant that senses touch through little hair-like spikes on these unusual leaves. If an insect is foolish ...