Smooth or with a snap? The mechanics of the Venus flytrap - Advanced Science News - Advanced Science News

The reopening of a Venus flytrap may not always be smooth, and new research challenges our previous assumptions about its mechanics.

In as little as 100 milliseconds, the carnivorous Venus flytrap captures its meal of choice an insect or arachnid. While the fast-snapping motion has been well-studied, the mechanics of reopening its… [+2926 chars]

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