Q10 / 200 · NEET 2002 · Botany

Choose the correct match. Bladderwert, sundew, Venus fly trap

  • A
    Nepenthese, Dionea, Drosera
  • B
    Nepenthese, Utricularia, Vanda
  • Correct answer
    C
    Utricularia, Drosera, Dionea
  • D
    Dionea, Trapa, Vanda

Solution

Utricularia - Bladderwort, Drosera - Sundew Dionea - Venus fly trap They all are insectivorous plants. Caution - Insectivorous plants have evolved to develop in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen. They're found within nitrogen deficient soil. That's why they trap and digest insects to soak up nutrients.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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