Disentangling the role of surface topography and intrinsic wettability in the prey capture mechanism of Nepenthes pitcher plants
D. Labonte, A. P. Robinson, U. Bauer, W. Federle
This study investigates how surface topography in Nepenthes pitcher plants aids prey capture by enhancing water film stability and reducing desiccation risk.
bioRxiv · Oct 9, 2020Plant Biology