The mode of nutrition in a pitcher plant is carnivorous, as it primarily derives nutrients from trapping and digesting insects. The plant's modified leaves form a pitcher-shaped structure filled with digestive fluid, which attracts and captures prey. Once the insects fall in, they are digested by enzymes produced by the plant, allowing it to absorb essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen, from the decomposing bodies. This adaptation helps pitcher plants thrive in nutrient-poor environments.
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