Venus flytraps can count to five
Venus flytraps count trigger touches up to five, precisely deciding how much energy to invest in digesting prey, a remarkable feat for a plant without a brain.
Venus flytraps possess an astonishing ability to count, acting like a plant with a memory. They only snap shut when trigger hairs are touched twice within 20 seconds, preventing wasted energy on rain or debris. This initial count saves precious resources.
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