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Drosera intermedia.
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A tentacle of Drosera intermedia. Note the
sessile glands along the lower surface of the tentacle. The tip of the tentacle
supports multi-cellular
glands which secret glue-like mucilage for prey capture.
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Note the region at the end of the tentacle just
before the glands. This is where the sensitive receptor cells can
be found, enabling the tentacle to respond to a faintest of physical stimulation.  |