Toxomerus basalis: The fly that uses a killer as a babysitter
Sundews are carnivorous plants that feed on small naive insects. So why does a fly deliberately lay its eggs on the plant?
Tag: sundew
Do carnivorous plants warn pollinators of danger?
It was thought that carnivorous plants put their flowers well away from their traps to avoid catching pollinators. Research from Asia suggests that something more complex could be happening.
It’s the taste of flesh* that makes a Sundew salivate**
If you want to get a Sundew to feed on its prey, it has to do more than just wriggle.
Snacking helps Drosera’s appetite
Drosera, the hunter
The hunting cycle of the carnivorous sundew Drosera capensis, including prey attraction, digestion and subsequent benefits from nutrient uptake.
Carnivory and photosynthesis in sundew
The growth of unfed D. capensis plants is P-limited, and this limitation is markedly alleviated by feeding on fruit flies, improving plant nutrient status.
