Times of India

Insect-eating plant proves Darwin’s 150-year-old theory right

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A breakthrough in plant science has validated Charles Darwin's historic conjecture surrounding carnivorous Saxifraga species. Researchers discovered that these plants ensnare small gnats with sticky hairs, emitting fragrances that lure their prey.

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