Plant or animal? Discover 7 species of plants that behave similar to animals

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Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) – Carnivorous Movement – The Venus Flytrap is known for its ability to snap shut when its trigger hairs are touched by an unsuspecting insect.

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Mimosa Pudica – Touch Sensitivity – Often called the "sensitive plant," Mimosa pudica quickly folds its leaves when touched or disturbed.

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Carnivorous Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia) – Trap Prey – Pitcher plants attract and trap insects using their tubular, slippery leaves filled with digestive fluids..

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Bladderworts (Utricularia) – Underwater Predators – Bladderworts are aquatic plants that trap tiny organisms like protozoa and small invertebrates using small, bladder-like structures.

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Sensitive Mimosa (Mimosa pudica) – Adaptive Behavior – Besides folding its leaves in response to touch, the sensitive Mimosa plant can also exhibit a "sleep movement.

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Cobra Lily (Darlingtonia californica) – Prey Attraction – The Cobra Lily, similar to the Venus Flytrap, is a carnivorous plant that uses a complex trapping mechanism to catch insects.

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Drosera (Sundews) – Active Predation – Sundew plants have sticky, glandular hairs on their leaves that secrete a viscous substance.

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