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Mechanism that makes Venus flytraps snap uncovered, study claims

ABC Australia · Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Physicists think they have found the cellular mechanism behind a Venus flytrap's signature move, but plant scientists say the mystery isn't solved yet.

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