Tag: Insectivorous

According to botanists, there are over 600 species of carnivorous plants that derive nutrients from consuming animals, primarily insects. An eating plant, more commonly known as a carnivorous plant, is a unique form of vegetation that has evolved to thrive in nutrient-deficient environments by supplementing its diet with organic matter from animal prey. This adaptation allows them to survive and flourish in habitats like bogs, swamps, and acidic soils where other plants struggle.

An estimated one billion billion insects exist on Earth at any given moment, making them an extremely abundant food source for many creatures. When an animal's diet consists exclusively or primarily of insects, it is known as an insectivore. This specialized diet is found across a wide range of species, from tiny shrews to some of the largest land mammals.