Question

how does the sundew plant capture insects? select one: a. the sundew plant traps flies with slippery leaves, and then the flies drown. b. a sundew plant requires the sun and the morning dew in order to attract flies. c. a sundew plant attracts flies, they land on its leaves, and then they get stuck and cannot get away. d. sundew plants provide sweet honey - like nectar for flies to eat.

Explanation:

Sundew plants have leaves covered in sticky, hair-like structures that secrete a sweet mucilage. This attracts insects, which become trapped on the leaves once they land, unable to escape. Option a is incorrect because sundews do not use slippery leaves or drowning. Option b is incorrect as sunlight and dew are not the mechanism for capturing insects. Option d only describes the attractant, not the full capture process.

Answer:

c. A sundew plant attracts flies, they land on its leaves, and then they get stuck and cannot get away.