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June 15, 2026 at 08:06 PM
Venus Flytraps Snap Their Traps Shut in Less Than a Second. Scientists Say They've Discovered How the Predatory Plants Are So Fast
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have discovered the cellular mechanism allowing Venus flytraps to snap shut in under a second, revealing how cell walls soften to enable rapid movement.
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