Date: 19 May 99 18:37:24 +0100 From: "Nigel Hurneyman" <NHURNEYM@uk.oracle.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1745$foo@default> Subject: Re: Regarding the possibility of discovery of new carnivorous plants
Am I right in thinking that all the currently recognised trapping
mechanisms were known by Darwin? If that is so, no new trapping
mechanisms have been found for a long time so statistically we are
likely to have found them all. The best hope in this direction
would appear to lie with people like Fernando who frequent under-
botanised areas.
The object of a CP is to secure its prey where it can digest it with
enzymes. Sadly that probably rules out shooting and spearing
mechanisms (until the GM scientists decide to have some fun).
Regards, NigelH
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