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Revealed: how Venus flytraps snap shut with astonishing speed
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Revealed: how Venus flytraps snap shut with astonishing speed

Isn't it fascinating how the Venus flytrap can snap shut in less than a second? Scientists have discovered that the outer cells of the plant soften when an insect crawls in, allowing it to change shape rapidly. This phenomenon is something researchers haven't seen before, and it could lead to new insights into plant biology and even inspire soft robotics. It’s like nature’s own little mechanism of surprise, and I can’t help but be excited about what this means for our understanding of plants!
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