Carnivory in plants is thought to be an adaptation to compensate for low levels of which soil nutrient?
A) carbon
B) sulfur
C) potassium
D) phosphorus.
E) nitrogen.

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Carnivorous plants have evolved to capture and digest insects and other small animals to obtain nitrogen, which is often limited in the nutrient-poor soils where they typically grow.

Carnivory in Plants Is Thought to Be an Adaptation to Compensate