42. Genetic evidence has lead scientists to conclude that the "snap trap" of the Venus flytrap evolved from the fly-paper (sticky leaf) trap design found on other carnivorous plants. https://t.co/LE3c1alXdK https://t.co/FfrW6B1yPe
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41. These hairs along with the trigger hairs on the inside of the leaf likely evolved from the same structures that instead became sticky tentacles on their close relative, the sundew. https://t.co/LE3c1alXdK https://t.co/zLdViOnceS
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40. The edges of the lobes have a fringe of hair-like protrusions that lace together to prevent the prey from escaping. https://t.co/LE3c1alXdK https://t.co/ASRNpHKZZU
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