Heliamphora chimantensis, a species of carnivorous plant known as the marsh pitcher plant, primarily feeds on insects and other small invertebrates. It attracts prey with its nectar and traps them in its fluid-filled pitchers. The plant then digests the trapped organisms using enzymes, absorbing the nutrients to supplement its growth in nutrient-poor environments. This adaptation allows it to thrive in the high-altitude habitats of the Tepuis in Venezuela.
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