Venus Flytrap: Nature's Counting Plant

This plant does something most people think only animals can do. The Venus flytrap

can actually count. Inside the trap are tiny trigger hairs. When an insect touches

them twice within a few seconds, the trap snaps shut. But it doesn’t stop there.

The plant counts how many times the insect moves. The more touches, the more digestive

enzymes the plant releases. This helps the plant decide whether the meal is worth the

energy. It’s not thinking — but it’s making smart decisions using signals and

timing.