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Just speculating but it might have something to do with nutrient absorption. Much in the same way we lost the ability to synthesise vitamin C and now take it in
by ogwh 5y ago
Just speculating but it might have something to do with nutrient absorption. Much in the same way we lost the ability to synthesise vitamin C and now take it in from our diet, these plants may gain a nutrient from their prey that they no longer need to produce themselves.