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Scientists have identified that Venus flytraps rapidly soften cell walls in the trap's outer skin to snap shut, allowing the outer surface to expand more easily than the inner.
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Who
Jeongeun Ryu of the French National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) and a team of researchers
What
Scientists have identified that Venus flytraps rapidly soften cell walls in the trap's outer skin to snap shut, allowing the outer surface to expand more easily than the inner.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:01:31 GMT · 4h 2m ago
Where
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Why
This mechanism allows the Venus flytrap to capture prey quickly, as it represents the fastest modulation of wall mechanics reported in plants.
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This discovery sheds light on how plants can achieve rapid movements through dynamic tuning of material properties, offering principles for muscle-free, bioinspired actuation. It deepens our understanding of plant biology and evolution.
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3 events in this thread- Health & Science4h 2m agoResearchers have identified that the Venus flytrap rapidly softens cell walls in the trap's outer skin, allowing it to expand more easily than the inner surface and bend the leaf until it snaps shut.Open article
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- Health & Science4h 2m agoA team of researchers led by physicist Jeongeun Ryu has identified that Venus flytraps rapidly soften the cell walls in the trap's outer skin to activate its jaws, representing the fastest modulation of wall mechanics reported in plants.Open article