Fanged pitcher plant
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Fanged pitcher plant
Fanged pitcher plant (Nepenthes bicalcarata). This is a carnivorous plant, using scent, nectar and colour to attract insects. When insects fall into the liquid at the bottom of the trap (pitcher) they are digested by digestive enzymes. This provides the plant with nutrients, such as phosphorous and nitrogen. Pitcher plants are typically found in nutrient-poor habitats, such as swamps. This pitcher plant is endemic to the island of Borneo, and is named for the thorns (centre) overhanging each pitcher. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of Borneo
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© Robbie Shone
Bornean Borneo Carnivore Carnivorous Plant Endemic Forest Gunung Mulu National Park Insectivore Insectivorous Malaysia Malaysian Rain Forest Sarawak Thorns Tropics
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of a Fanged Pitcher Plant, scientifically known as Nepenthes bicalcarata. Native to the lush rainforests of Borneo, this carnivorous plant employs an ingenious strategy to lure unsuspecting insects. With its alluring scent, vibrant colors, and sweet nectar, it entices insects towards its deadly trap. The pitcher-shaped structure at the base of each leaf serves as a cunning mechanism for capturing prey. Once lured inside by the plant's deceptive charms, unfortunate insects find themselves submerged in a pool of digestive enzymes that slowly break them down into vital nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen. Thriving in nutrient-poor habitats such as swamps, these remarkable plants have evolved to adapt and survive in challenging conditions. What sets this particular species apart is its distinctive feature – thorny protrusions gracefully overhanging each pitcher-like trap. Robbie Shone skillfully captured this incredible botanical marvel within Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. The park's dense Malaysian forest provides an ideal backdrop for showcasing the unique biodiversity found on the island of Borneo. Through Robbie Shone's lens, we are granted a glimpse into nature's intricate web of life – where even seemingly innocent flora can transform into voracious predators. This photograph not only highlights the wonders of Asian tropical biology but also reminds us of nature's endless capacity for adaptation and survival.
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