After studying our plant we learned a few things through pictures and tests. Our hypothesis was proven wrong, as the plants liquid does not draw the bugs. However, the UV test showed the tips of the leaves glowed, to attract bugs to the interior of the plant. When the bug lands within the interior of the plant, the spikes go through the body, killing the bug. The last step of this process is the plant closing up on the body of the bug, taking in its pray.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Dissecting Microscope Images
Ant part in spike 3x photo creds @cole
Edge of plant with spikes 3x photo creds @cole
Morphological Data
Large tube-like plant structure, spikes on inside of plant leaves that trap bugs, dark red vein-like design on inside and outside of plant, water inside of tubes
Testing Results
PH Level Test
Leaf Number
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PH Level
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Leaf 1
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7 (Yellow)
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Leaf 2
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6 (Orange)
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Leaf 3
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6 (Yellow/Orange)
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Color Change Test
Round Number
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Color Change
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Change or No Change
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Test 1
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Blue
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No Change
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Test 2
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Blue
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No Change
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Test 3
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Blue
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No Change
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Light Microscope Images
Plant piece in water: high power photo creds @kali
Edge of plant with spikes: low power photo creds @kali
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
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