Animals Trapped and Digested by "Carnivorous" Plants Such as the Cobra

Multiple Choice

Animals trapped and digested by "carnivorous" plants such as the cobra lily are used primarily as ____.

A) an energy supplement during winter months
B) a carbon source for the plant
C) a nutrient supplement in nutrient-deficient environments
D) food for bacteria and fungi that grow symbiotically with the plant roots
E) an energy supplement for small plants growing in shady areas