Carnivorous plants have evolved mechanisms that trap and digest small animals. The products of this digestion are used to supplement the plant's supply of ________.

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Carnivorous plants primarily trap and digest small animals for nitrogen and other minerals which are often limiting nutrients in the soil. These nutrients are then used to supplement the plant's nutrition.

Carnivorous Plants Have Evolved Mechanisms That Trap and Digest Small