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Protocarnivorous Plant
A protocarnivorous plant (sometimes also paracarnivorous, subcarnivorous, or borderline carnivore), according to some definitions, traps and kills insects or other animals but lacks the ability to either directly digest or absorb nutrients from its prey like a carnivorous plant. The morphological adaptations such as sticky trichomes or pitfall traps of protocarnivorous plants parallel the trap structures of confirmed carnivorous plants. Some authors prefer the term "protocarnivorous" because it implies that these plants are on the evolutionary path to true carnivory, whereas others oppose the term for the same reason. The same problem arises with "subcarnivorous". Donald Schnell, author of the book ''Carnivorous Plants of the United States and Canada'', prefers the term "paracarnivorous" for a less rigid definition of carnivory that can include many of the possible carnivorous plants.Schnell, 2002 The demarcation between carnivorous and protocarnivorous is blurred by the lack of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passiflora Bud
''Passiflora'', known also as the passion flowers or passion vines, is a genus of about 550 species of flowering plants, the type genus of the family Passifloraceae. They are mostly tendril-bearing vines, with some being shrubs or trees. They can be woody or herbaceous. Passion flowers produce regular and usually showy flowers with a distinctive corona. There can be as many as eight coronal series, as in the case of ''P. xiikzodz''. The flower is pentamerous and ripens into an indehiscent fruit with numerous seeds. List of species Distribution ''Passiflora'' has a largely neotropic distribution, unlike other genera in the family Passifloraceae, which includes more Old World species (such as the genus ''Adenia''). The vast majority of ''Passiflora'' are found in Mexico, Central America, the United States and South America, although there are additional representatives in Southeast Asia and Oceania. New species continue to be identified: for example, '' P. xishuangbannaensis' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelargonium Zonale
''Pelargonium zonale'' is a species of ''Pelargonium'' native to southern Africa in the western regions of the Cape Provinces, in the geranium family. It is one of the parents of the widely cultivated plant ''Pelargonium'' × ''hortorum'', often called "geranium", "zonal geranium" or "zonal pelargonium". Etymology The genus name ''Pelargonium'', in scientific Latin, derives from the Greek ''pelargós (πελαργός)'', designating the stork, the shape of the fruit evoking the beak of the bird. The specific epithet ''zonale'' is the neutral inflected form of the Latin ''zonalis'' "relative to the zone", with reference to the brown zone on the leaf. ''Pelargonium zonale'' was collected by Henrik Bernard Oldenland in 1689 at Meiringspoort Pas. The species was described by the Dutch botanist Jan Commelijn (1629–1692) and illustrated with a watercolor by Maria Moninckx. Description ''Pelargonium zonale'' is an upright or scrambling shrub, normally growing to about in h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heliamphora Ionasi
''Heliamphora ionasi'' is a species of marsh pitcher plant thought to be endemic to the plateau that lies between the bases of Ilu Tepui and Tramen Tepui in Venezuela.McPherson, S. 2007. ''Pitcher Plants of the Americas''. The McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company, Blacksburg, Virginia. It produces the largest pitchers in the genus, which can be up to 50 cm in height. The species was discovered by a team led by Bassett Maguire and comprising, among others, Jonah Boyan. The specific epithet ''ionasi'' is based on a Latinised form of Boyan's first name. A photograph by Maguire showing Boyan holding a specimen of ''H. ionasi'' was featured on the front cover of the September 1979 issue of the ''Carnivorous Plant Newsletter''. nonymous1979. Cover. ''Carnivorous Plant Newsletter'' 8(3): 74. Notes :a.The specific epithet is commonly misspelled ''ionasii'' in most recent literature. The correct form of this commemorative epithet is ''ionasi''. This spelling is used co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heliamphora Minor
''Heliamphora minor'' (Latin: ''minor'' = smaller) is a species of marsh pitcher plant endemic to Auyán-tepui in Venezuela. As the name suggests, it is one of the smallest species in the genus. It is closely related to '' H. ciliata'' and '' H. pulchella''. Cultivation ''Heliamphora minor'' is one of the more widely available species in the genus for cultivation. Typically, ''H. minor'' is grown under strong fluorescent lights in a terrarium, or in a greenhouse with partial sunlight. Like other carnivorous plants, ''H. minor'' requires water free from added minerals and chemicals. It can survive a wide range of temperatures, preferably around 70–90 °F, however during the night the temperature must drop to around 10 degrees less than the day temperature. Soil for ''H. minor'' must be low in nutrients. Combinations of washed sand, orchid bark, long fibered sphagnum moss (dried or living), peat moss, and perlite may be used. ''Heliamphora'' plants also require ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heliamphora Heterodoxa
''Heliamphora heterodoxa'' ( el, heteros = other, ''doxa'' = opinion, belief) is a species of Heliamphora, marsh pitcher plant native to Venezuela and adjacent Guyana. It was first discovered in 1944 on the slopes interlinking Ptari-tepui and Sororopán-tepui, Sororopan-tepui and formally described in 1951. This ''Heliamphora'' is closely related to ''Heliamphora glabra, H. glabra'' and the latter was for a long time considered a form of ''H. heterodoxa''. It is one of four ''Heliamphora'' taxon, taxa taxon description, formally described by Julian A. Steyermark. ''Heliamphora heterodoxa'' is known to tolerate slightly higher temperatures compared to other ''Heliamphora'' species, due to its habitats being located in upland wetlands and lower elevation Pantepui habitats (approx. 1200m - 1500m a.s.l.). The plant grows vigorously and exhibits a large, overhanging nectar spoon. Etymology The name "''heterodoxa"'', meaning "variable", was given to the species by J.A. Steyermark w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heliamphora Nutans
''Heliamphora nutans'' (Latin: ''nutans'' = nodding) is a species of marsh pitcher plant native to the border area between Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana, where it grows on several tepuis, including Roraima, Kukenán, Yuruaní, Maringma, and Wei Assipu. ''Heliamphora nutans'' was the first ''Heliamphora'' to be described and is the best known species.McPherson, S., A. Wistuba, A. Fleischmann & J. Nerz 2011. ''Sarraceniaceae of South America''. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole. ''Heliamphora nutans'' was originally discovered in 1839 on Mount Roraima by the two brothers Robert and Richard Schomburgk, although they did not collect samples to return to Europe. The plant was formally described by George Bentham in 1840, becoming the type species of the genus. In 1881, David Burke was plant-hunting in the same area of British Guiana where he collected specimens of the plant and introduced it to England. This species employs an 'aquaplaning' trapping mechanism simil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commensalism
Commensalism is a long-term biological interaction (symbiosis) in which members of one species gain benefits while those of the other species neither benefit nor are harmed. This is in contrast with mutualism, in which both organisms benefit from each other; amensalism, where one is harmed while the other is unaffected; parasitism, where one is harmed and the other benefits, and parasitoidism, which is similar to parasitism but the parasitoid has a free-living state and instead of just harming its host, it eventually ends up killing it. The commensal (the species that benefits from the association) may obtain nutrients, shelter, support, or locomotion from the host species, which is substantially unaffected. The commensal relation is often between a larger host and a smaller commensal; the host organism is unmodified, whereas the commensal species may show great structural adaptation consistent with its habits, as in the remoras that ride attached to sharks and other fishes. Remo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Absorption
Absorption may refer to: Chemistry and biology * Absorption (biology), digestion **Absorption (small intestine) *Absorption (chemistry), diffusion of particles of gas or liquid into liquid or solid materials *Absorption (skin), a route by which substances enter the body through the skin *Absorption (pharmacology), absorption of drugs into the body Physics and chemical engineering *Absorption (acoustics), absorption of sound waves by a material * Absorption (electromagnetic radiation), absorption of light or other electromagnetic radiation by a material *Absorption air conditioning, a type of solar air conditioning *Absorption refrigerator, a refrigerator that runs on surplus heat rather than electricity *Dielectric absorption, the inability of a charged capacitor to completely discharge when briefly discharged Mathematics and economics *Absorption (economics), the total demand of an economy for goods and services both from within and without * Absorption (logic), one of the rule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heliamphora
The genus ''Heliamphora'' ( or ; Greek: ''helos'' "marsh" and ''amphoreus'' " amphora") contains 23 species of pitcher plants endemic to South America.McPherson, S., A. Wistuba, A. Fleischmann & J. Nerz 2011. '' Sarraceniaceae of South America''. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole. The species are collectively known as sun pitchers, based on the mistaken notion that the ''heli'' of ''Heliamphora'' is from the Greek ''helios'', meaning "sun". In fact, the name derives from ''helos'', meaning marsh, so a more accurate translation of their scientific name would be marsh pitcher plants. Species in the genus ''Heliamphora'' are carnivorous plants that consist of a modified leaf form that is fused into a tubular shape. They have evolved mechanisms to attract, trap, and kill insects; and control the amount of water in the pitcher. At least one species ('' H. tatei'') produces its own proteolytic enzymes that allows it to digest its prey without the help of symbiotic bacteria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brocchinia Reducta
''Brocchinia reducta'' is one of a few carnivorous bromeliads. It is native to southern Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and Guyana, and is found in nutrient-poor soil. ''B. reducta'' adapts to different environments, when growing on rocks it uses its roots as anchors. Structure ''Brocchinia reducta'', like many other bromeliads, forms a water-storing cup with its tightly overlapping leaves. The leaves surrounding the cup of ''B. reducta'' are coated with loose, waxy scales. These scales are highly reflective of ultraviolet light. Since many insects are attracted to ultraviolet (it is also reflected by many flowers), this is an efficient lure. The water in the cup also emits a sweet odor, which may serve to attract ant Ants are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from vespoid wasp ancestors in the Cretaceous period. More than 13,800 of an estimated total of 22 ...s and other inse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darlingtonia Californica Ne1
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Darlingtonia may refer to: * Darlingtonia, California, in Del Norte County * ''Darlingtonia'' Torr., a monotypic genus in the family Sarraceniaceae * ''Darlingtonia'' DC., a synonym of the legume genus ''Desmanthus'' Willd. * ''Darlingtonia'' (snake), a genus of snakes in the family Colubridae Colubridae (, commonly known as colubrids , from la, coluber, 'snake') is a family of snakes. With 249 genera, it is the largest snake family. The earliest species of the family date back to the Oligocene epoch. Colubrid snakes are found on ever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Carnivorous Plants
''The Carnivorous Plants'' is a major work on carnivorous plants by American botanist Francis Ernest Lloyd. It was first published in 1942 by the Chronica Botanica Company as the ninth volume of ''A New Series of Plant Science Books''. It was reprinted in 1976 by Dover Publications of New York and Constable of London. Although primarily dealing with plants, the book also briefly covers carnivorous fungi.Matzke, E.B. 1944. Scientific books: ''The Carnivorous Plants''. ''Science'' 99(2575): 366–367. The chapter describing the structure and functioning of ''Utricularia'' traps is particularly detailed.D'Amato, P. 2010. The Savage Garden: 'Lloydie'. ''Carnivorous Plant Newsletter'' 39(2): 47–49. Lloyd's book was the most important scientific work on carnivorous plants since Charles Darwin's '' Insectivorous Plants'' of 1875.Juniper, B.E., R.J. Robins & D.M. Joel 1989. '' The Carnivorous Plants''. Academic Press, London.Barthlott, W., S. Porembski, R. Seine & I. Theisen 2007. '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
