Match the following. Column A Column B 1. Pitcher plant a. Plants that grow in water 2. Aquatic plants b. Floating plant 3. Terrestrial plants c. Plant of plains 4. Neem d. Plants that grow on land 5. Duckweed e. Insectivorous

The pitcher plant is an insectivorous plant. Insectivore plants eat insects for nutrition. It traps, capture and digests insects. Plants grow in water are called aquatic plants. They have adaptations to survive in water example, Water hyacinth. These plants have waxy leaves and hollow stem to survive in water. Terrestrial plants grow on land. So, we can find different types of plants growing in different places example, Banyan tree. Neem is plant of plains and has a number of branches and leaves. These trees shed their leaves in winter to protect themselves against cold. It has antimicrobial properties. Duckweed is a small plant that floats easily on water because of its buoyancy. It is commonly found in freshwater environments such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. Column A Column B 1. Pitcher plant e. Insectivorous plant 2. Aquatic plants a. Plants that grow in water 3. Terrestrial plants d. Plants that grow on land 4. Neem c. Plant of plains 5. Duckweed b. Floating plant

Observe the picture and answer the question. It is beautifully coloured. Why?

The given picture is of a pitcher plant. The pitcher plant is beautifully coloured so that it can easily attract insects towards them. It is an insectivorous plant that eats insects to obtain nutrients. The pitcher plant is shaped like vase and resemble flowers in look and smell.

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Draw a diagram of pitcher plant showing lid and pitcher.

Important Questions on Seeds and Seeds

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The pitcher plant traps insects.

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By which organ total parasitic plant absorb water and mineral form the host?

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Insectivorous plants are generally found in places where the soil is deficient in _____.

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Write the name of the type plants that trap insects inside them. (Insectivorous plants/Scavenger plants)

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How does the Pitcher Plant meet its requirements of Nitrogen and Phosphorus?

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Match the following.

Column A	Column B
1. Pitcher plant	a. Plants that grow in water
2. Aquatic plants	b. Floating plant
3. Terrestrial plants	c. Plant of plains
4. Neem	d. Plants that grow on land
5. Duckweed	e. Insectivorous