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Scientists have found that the Venus flytrap's closure is initiated by a rapid softening of the cell walls in the outer layer of the plant’s trap.

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Marseille, North Carolina, South Carolina, United States

Who
Yoël Forterre, Jeongeun Ryu, CNRS, Aix-Marseille University
What
Scientists have found that the Venus flytrap's closure is initiated by a rapid softening of the cell walls in the outer layer of the plant’s trap.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:19:47 GMT · 5h 22m ago
Where
Marseille, North Carolina, South Carolina, United States ·
Why
The research, published in the journal Science, utilized high-speed imaging and mechanical measurements to investigate the biological mechanism behind the plant's rapid movement.
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This discovery settles a long-standing question about how the Venus flytrap moves, offering new insights into plant mechanics and potentially inspiring future developments in soft robotics or smart materials.

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