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N. Gracilis

Pitcher plant uses rain drops to capture prey

14 Jun 2012

Researchers discover novel trapping mechanism for Nepenthes gracilis pitchers.

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Flea jumping

Mystery of how fleas jump resolved

21 Mar 2011

New research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on how fleas jump, reaching speeds as fast as 1.9 meters per second.

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