Recent research published in Nature Communications has revealed how the contours of geometry can help carnivorous plants capture their prey. By using a combination of mathematical modeling and physical experiments, the team of scientists were able to identify the optimal shape of a carnivorous plant’s trap that would help it to capture the most prey. The study found that the most efficient shape for a trap is one with a shallow angle and a small opening at the top, which allows for a larger surface area for the trap to close. The findings of this research could potentially be used to develop new strategies for carnivorous plants to capture more prey, as well as for other applications in engineering, robotics, and other fields.

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