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Molecular Mechanisms

The digestive fluid contains a complex cocktail of hydrolytic enzymes. Proteases, chitinases, and phosphatases are secreted to break down the prey's exoskeleton and soft tissue. This process mimics the molecular activity found in animal stomachs.

On a cellular level, specialized transporter proteins in the gland cells activate upon stimulation. These active transport mechanisms facilitate the rapid uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus directly into the cytoplasm, bypassing the need for root absorption.

Molecular Mechanism! Trap Types

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