Re: Steamy bathrooms ctd

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Wed, 29 Mar 95 23:12 EST

> Robert,
>
> RA>Supposition is that the plants produce more colorful
> RA>and numerous traps in darker areas, since the plant has to rely more
> RA>on eating bugs when it can't photocsynthesize as well.
>
> This hypothesis confuses me. I thought that insects were generally a
> source of trace elements and elements for the plants. This idea would
> suggest that the plant is also using the insects as a carbon source.
> Could someone help to clear up my confusion. Thanks.
>
> Greg Long
> greg.long@factory.com
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I think the reason the Nepenthes grow larger pitchers in the shade
is that temperature is lower and the humidity is higher. The plant
can grow a larger pitcher because water loss through transpiration
and drying is reduced. How's this sound?

Dave Evans