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How Venus Flytraps Count

Venus Flytraps use two systems to make sure they're catching prey worth eating.

Aired 07/13/2022

The Green Planet

How Venus Flytraps Count

Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

Venus Flytraps use two systems to make sure they're catching prey worth eating.

Venus Flytraps use both hairpin triggers and counting to make sure they're catching prey worth eating.

Aired 07/13/2022

How the Giant Water Lily Dominates

Video has Closed Captions

The Giant Water Lily creates around 40 leaves that each expand to more than 6 feet across. (2m 22s)

What Photosynthesis Looks Like Underwater

Video has Closed Captions

Where the plants are dense, it can create sea of fizzing bubbles. (2m 17s)

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