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Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap
June 11 : Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable carnivorous plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested over several days in secreted enzymes. Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind this snapping action.
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nature.com
Revealed: how Venus flytraps snap shut with astonishing speed
Softening of the cells on the outermost suface of the trap lets the plant move at a breakneck pace.
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theguardian.com
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure
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newscientist.com
Have we finally worked out how Venus flytraps snap shut?
It was widely thought that the movement of water through Venus flytrap cells caused the trap to close, but detailed experiments have led scientists to propose an alternative…
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channelnewsasia.com
Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap
June 11 : Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable carnivorous plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the…
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nautil.us
The Venus Flytrap Mystery That Vexed Darwin, Solved
The Venus Flytrap Mystery That Vexed Darwin, Solved: The carnivorous plant’s speedy reaction time sets it apart from other plants
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thehindubusinessline.com
Scientists reveal how Venus flytrap snaps shut in under a second
Scientists uncover how Venus flytrap closes its trap in under a second using cell wall softening, solving a century-old mystery in plant biology.