Venus Flytrap Quiz

What is the scientific name of the Venus Flytrap?

• Drosophyllum lusitanicum

• Nepenthes

• Sarracenia purpurea

• Dionaea muscipula

Where is the Venus Flytrap native to?

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• North and South Carolina

What type of plant is the Venus Flytrap?

• Herbaceous

• Deciduous

• Evergreen

• Carnivorous

How does the Venus Flytrap catch its prey?

• The Venus Flytrap catches its prey by using its long tentacles to grab insects.

• The Venus Flytrap catches its prey by emitting a strong odor that attracts insects.

• The Venus Flytrap catches its prey by using its specialized leaves that have sensitive trigger hairs.

• The Venus Flytrap catches its prey by shooting out a sticky substance that traps insects.

What is the primary diet of the Venus Flytrap?

• plants

• seeds

• fruits

• insects

How many trigger hairs does a Venus Flytrap have?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 8

What happens when a Venus Flytrap is triggered by prey?

• The trap snaps shut rapidly, trapping the prey inside.

• The trap slowly closes, allowing the prey to escape.

• The trap opens up, releasing the prey.

• The prey is released unharmed.

How long does it take for a Venus Flytrap to digest its prey?

• 1-3 days

• 2-4 weeks

• 10-15 days

• 5-12 days

What is the average lifespan of a Venus Flytrap?

• 50 years

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 10 years

Why is it important not to touch the Venus Flytrap's traps?

• To prevent the plant from growing properly.

• To protect the plant from predators.

• To avoid harming the plant and disrupting its feeding process.

• To avoid getting bitten by the plant.