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genus drosophyllum (n)
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genus drosophyllum Sentence Examples
- Genus Drosophyllum comprises five carnivorous plant species native to South Africa.
- Drosophyllum capense, the most common species of Drosophyllum, is found in damp areas along the western coast of South Africa.
- The glandular leaves of Drosophyllum plants trap and digest insects, providing nutrients to the plant in nitrogen-poor soils.
- Drosophyllum glanduligerum is a rare species of Drosophyllum found in the Cape Peninsula of South Africa.
- The genus Drosophyllum belongs to the family Droseraceae, which also includes sundews and butterworts.
- Drosophyllum species produce sticky mucilage that ensnares insects on their leaf surfaces.
- The glandular hairs of Drosophyllum leaves release digestive enzymes that break down insect prey.
- Drosophyllum plants are an important part of the coastal ecosystem in South Africa, providing a food source for other organisms.
- The genus Drosophyllum is threatened by habitat loss and invasive plant species.
- Conservation measures are needed to protect Drosophyllum species and their unique carnivorous adaptations.
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Genus Drosophyllum comprises five carnivorous plant species native to South Africa.
Drosophyllum capense, the most common species of Drosophyllum, is found in damp areas along the western coast of South Africa.
The glandular leaves of Drosophyllum plants trap and digest insects, providing nutrients to the plant in nitrogen-poor soils.
Drosophyllum glanduligerum is a rare species of Drosophyllum found in the Cape Peninsula of South Africa.
