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the venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that catches and digests prey, usually insects. although many carnivorous plants exist, the venus flytrap is often seen as a mysterious and unnatural organism. some people find it difficult to believe that a plant can act like an animal, reacting to its food. in fact, the venus flytrap has been characterized in many comic books and television shows as a hungry monster consuming humans, pets, and other animals. although these characterizations are completely unrealistic, they show that people are amazed by plants that trap their own food.

the venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant.

people are amazed by venus flytraps.

these characterizations are completely unrealistic

the venus flytrap has been characterized in many comic books and television shows.