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The Term Carnivorous as Applied to Carnivorous Plants Is Not

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The term carnivorous as applied to carnivorous plants is not considered accurate by some biologists because


A) carnivorous plants use insects for nitrogen and minerals; an organism would have to use insects as a source of energy and matter as well to be a carnivore.
B) carnivorous plants only use insects as pollinators and do not gain any nutrients from them.
C) carnivorous plants do not digest whole insects; an organism would have to digest whole insects to be considered a carnivore.
D) carnivorous plants do not move around; an organism must be able to move to be considered a carnivore.

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