AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The average trap of the Venus flytrap can only close, digest, and reopen roughly Six to Ten times before it dies and is replaced by a new trap. That is why it is important not to trigger the trap accidentally or attempt to feed it too large of an insect (no bigger that 1/3 the trap size).

Detailed explanation-2: -If no further stimuli occur, then the trap reopens in 12 hours; if prey struggles and triggers more stimuli, then trap becomes fully closed. It requires 5–7 days to reopen after digestion of prey.

Detailed explanation-3: -If the trap captures non-organic matter or misses its prey, it will open usually within 24 hours. A trap may take 3 to 5 days to completely digest entrapped prey.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the insect struggles to escape, it triggers even more outgrowths, causing the Venus flytrap to tighten its grip and release enzymes to digest its snack. Each “mouth” can only snap shut four or five times before it dies, whether it catches something or not.