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Why do carnivorous
plants sometimes "eat" insects and other organisms?

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Answer:

Like all plants, carnivorous plants are capable of photosynthesis. Since they usually live in areas where the soil quality is poor, they must supplement their diet with nutrients gained from digesting animals. Like other flowering plants, carnivorous plants use tricks to entice insects.

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Answer:

Because.they are carnivours ya know

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