BIOLOGY
JAMB 2009 - Question 15
Biology 2009 JAMB Past Questions - Question 15: which of the following is an example of a carnivorous plant?
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
A:
B:
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D:
Correct Answer
B
Explanation
B Bladderwort or utricuiaria is a floating aquatic plant that is insectivorous (feeds oninsect). The plant has finely divided leaves that bear many small bladders usedfor trapping insects. Each bladder has a narrow opening covered by a valve withhair - like trigger. When an insect touches the trigger, the valve opens andwater rushes into the bladder along with the insects.Hydra is acarnivorous animal yeast and spirogyra are saprophyte and and autotrophsrespectively.

