Leaves of the Venus fly trap and other sensitive plants move quickly due to:

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The movement of leaves in the Venus fly trap and other sensitive plants is due to an electrical stimulus and rapid diffusion of ions. When an insect touches the sensitive trigger hairs on the Venus fly trap, it triggers an electrical signal that causes the plant to rapidly release ions, leading to a change in turgor pressure and resulting in the movement of the trap leaves. This movement is not caused by reduced permeability to potassium ions, muscle-like plant cells, or hormones.

Leaves of the Venus Fly Trap and Other Sensitive Plants