How do Venus flytraps snap shut so quickly? New study observes cellular mechanisms | ABC NEWS

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Published1 month ago
Duration6:05
Video ID363u62CLjCU
Languageen
CategoryNews & Politics
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Video TypeRegular Video

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A team of French scientists believe they've solved the mystery of how Venus flytraps snap shut so quickly without muscles. Study co-author Yoël Forterre from Aix-Marseille University explains the softening of cell walls as the mechanism behind the plant's closure. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-06-12/cellular-mechanism-behind-a-venus-flytrap-s-super-fast-snap/106785362 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel

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