Eons: How Plants Became Carnivores

9 minutes 47 seconds

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How and why does botanical carnivory keep evolving? It turns out that when any of the basic things that most plants need aren’t there, some plants can adapt in unexpected ways to make sure they thrive. Part of the "Eons" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 9 minutes 47 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Evolution, Plants
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Eons

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