Join our host Charlotte and plant biologist Dr Harvey in this episode of Rooted in Science while they answer the talked about question, how do Venus flytraps catch insects?

Here is the transcript:

Host: Welcome back to Rooted in Science! I'm your host, Charlotte. Today we're asking: How do Venus flytraps catch insects? Joining us again is plant biologist Dr. Harvey. Thanks for being here!

Dr. Harvey: Thanks for having me!

Host: So, how does a Venus flytrap catch its food?

Dr. Harvey: Each trap has tiny trigger hairs on the inside. When an insect touches two of these hairs, or the same hair twice in a short time, the trap quickly snaps shut.

Host: Why doesn't it close every time something touches ...