The Feeding Scene of a Sundew Observed with a Field Microscope

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 The sundew on the veranda caught an insect. At first, I was recording a video, but since the tentacles seemed to be moving, I decided to shoot a time-lapse. The tentacles moved as if pressing the captured insect onto the leaf's surface. It appears that the plant 'feeds' on the insect on the leaf's surface. I was surprised by this unexpected movement, as I had thought the tentacles absorbed nutrients directly.

  • Objective Lens: Seiwa M Plan Apo 2.5
  • Camera: Panasonic GH5
  • Camera Lens: Nikon AI AF Zoom-Nikkor ED 70-300mm F4-5.6D


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