Flytrap Macros

[Dionaea]

"I'm ready for my closeup..."

Leftovers:
http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/615Leftovers-Web-med.JPG

Flytraps on Plum
http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/615Flytraps_on_Plum-med.JPG

Critiques always welcome.

Enjoy!
James

[new girl on the bloc]

ah yes, these are great close-ups james! the first one is particularly amazing!

[Dionaea]

Thanks, new girl! I shot them just for you! ;)

I love these plants. In fact, I took my screen name from their scientific name, Dionaea muscipula. The picture called "Leftovers" shows the carcass of a cricket that I fed the traps about 2 weeks ago. There are three tiny trigger hairs on each lobe (visible in the first picture). Once two of these are touched, the cells in the base of the trap expand (filling with water), causing the trap to close. When the trap seals, digestive enzymes are secreted and dissolve the soft parts of the bug into plant food. The rest of the bug becomes "Leftovers." :)

Thanks,
James

[new girl on the bloc]

Dionaea wrote:
Thanks, new girl! I shot them just for you! ;)

I love these plants. In fact, I took my screen name from their scientific name, Dionaea muscipula. The picture called "Leftovers" shows the carcass of a cricket that I fed the traps about 2 weeks ago. There are three tiny trigger hairs on each lobe (visible in the first picture). Once two of these are touched, the cells in the base of the trap expand (filling with water), causing the trap to close. When the trap seals, digestive enzymes are secreted and dissolve the soft parts of the bug into plant food. The rest of the bug becomes "Leftovers." :)

Thanks,
James

well, i am flattered! thank you james! and thanks for all of the info on venus flytraps, a plant that has always intrigued me.