Scientists think carnivorous plants evolved on Earth six times

Scientists believe that carnivory in plants evolved separately at least six times on our planet,suggesting that this flesh-munching
adaptation holds a major benefit for plants.Carnivorous plants tend to grow in places with highly acidic soil,which is poor in crucial nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.In these hostile conditions,plants that are able to lure, trap, and digest prey have an advantage over those that rely on soil for their nutrients.Take this inhospitable bog,where pitcher plants reign supreme.