The capturing and digestion of insects by a pitcher plant is a special form of...
BIOLOGY
WAEC 2023
The capturing and digestion of insects by a pitcher plant is a special form of nutrition that is
- A. heterotrophic
- B. saprophytic
- C. chemosynthetic
- D. autotrophic
Correct Answer: A. heterotrophic
Explanation
Heterotrophic nutrition is a type of nutrition in which an organism obtains its food by consuming organic matter from other organisms. In the case of pitcher plants, they capture and digest insects as a source of nutrients to supplement their diet, especially in nutrient-poor environments. This carnivorous adaptation is a specialized form of heterotrophic nutrition, as the pitcher plant relies on consuming other living organisms (insects) to meet its nutritional needs. The pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant that has modified leaves forming pitcher-like structures.
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