In my opinion, the most iconic of all carnivorous plants - the Venus flytraps (Dionea muscipula). This extra terrestrial like plant is native to the bog/wetlands of North Carolina and South Carolina in the United States. Dionea catches insect prey using the terminal portion of each of the plant’s leaves. Remarkably, the inner surface of each trap contain “trigger hairs” that react to being touched or brushed up against. If an insect touches any trigger hair within the trap twice, the trap will s

Meet the Sea Urchin🌊🪸with their spiny spherical body, adorned in a myriad of vibrant hues, the sea urchin is a unique creature perfectly adapted to life beneath the waves. While it may seem slow and immobile during the day, the cover of darkness reveals a different side of this fascinating echinoderm. Using its numerous tiny tube feet, the sea urchin slowly navigates the sandy seabed, leaving a trail of imprints behind. These delicate feet, like tiny suction cups, adhere to the grains of sand,