If flies understood traffic signs.....

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Charles Krebs
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If flies understood traffic signs.....

Post by Charles Krebs »

...you might see something like this...

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OK so it's a a bit silly, but any fly that comes into contact with those small red "trigger hairs" on this Venus flytrap won't be laughing! :shock:

The plant produces a necter to attract potential victims.

To trip the trap, an insect must touch two trigger hairs or hit one of them twice in quick succession (helps the plant prevent false "trriggers" by inanimate objects or rain). If this occurs, the trap will close in about 1/10 second, and the plant enjoys a 5 to 12 day repast.

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Post by Ken Ramos »

Pretty neat Charlie and some interesting info. :D
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Post by twebster »

Hi ya' Charlie, :D

Now that's funny :!: :D

Best regards as always, :D
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Post by Beetleman »

Hi Charles, I`ll have to put that out in my Bog Garden as a warning to the insects.....like a flytrap minefield. Very nice trigger hair shot.
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:lol: I like it.
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Post by Sven Bernert »

LOL! :lol: Nice work Charles! 8)

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