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Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 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. Scien... [4096 chars]

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