Carnivorous plants are unique species that obtain some or most of their nutrients by trapping and digesting animals, primarily insects. They typically grow in nutrient-poor environments, such as bogs and wetlands, where the soil lacks essential minerals. To survive, these plants have evolved specialized structures, like pitcher plants and Venus flytraps, to capture their prey. These plants use various methods to attract and trap their food. For example, sundews have sticky glandular hairs that lure insects, while trapdoor spiders use a quick snapping motion to catch their prey. Once trapped, the plants secrete enzymes to break down the captured animals, absorbing the nutrients for growth.