Jaws of Death: When Plants Bite Back
What's in the Story?
Imagine an insect watching a horror movie. Spooky music plays in the background. It senses something bad is about to happen – but what? A fly enters the picture and lands on a plant with some inviting moisture drops. KERPOW! The sudden flick of a green tentacle flings the insect onto the moisture drops, which turn out to be a glue-like substance that holds the prey so it cannot escape. More tentacles surround the insect, drawing it slowly towards its death. The screen goes dark.
Why Are Bees Disappearing?
Bees are amazing. They have their own language and they do so much for the ecosystem. Many native plants—which grow in your area—and crops you depend on for food require bees for pollination.
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