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PLoS One October 2011 PMID 21695073

A unique resource mutualism between the giant Bornean pitcher plant, Nepenthes rajah, and members of a small mammal community.

Melinda Greenwood, Charles Clarke, Ch'ien C Lee, Ansou Gunsalam, Rohan H Clarke

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The group demonstrates a positive but measured interest in the study, with comments like 'Plants (and especially carnivorous ones) are super cool' showing enthusiasm, and some discussions referencing specific species like treeshrews and rats, highlighting their mutualism. The tone overall balances curiosity and humor, such as the mention of 'Team Treeshrew Toilet,' which tempers the scientific content with lightheartedness, resulting in moderate engagement and impact perception.

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Most users acknowledge and find the research interesting, with some expressing excitement about the findings and mutualism concepts.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions reflect a general curiosity about the subject, especially involving unique plant-animal relationships, though some comments are casual or humorous.

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Participants show moderate involvement, sharing links, asking questions, or making comments about related content rather than in-depth analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the conversation recognizes the significance of the research, it remains somewhat casual, indicating a mild perceived impact on the broader understanding of ecology.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines a unique mutualism between the Nepenthes rajah pitcher plant and small mammals like the mountain treeshrew and summit rat, where these mammals feed on nectar and defecate into the pitchers, helping the plant gain essential nutrients.
  • Both the treeshrew and summit rat interact with the plant, with the treeshrew visiting more frequently, but both depositing similar amounts of feces, indicating similar mutualistic benefits.
  • This research is significant because it is the first to show a mutual relationship involving a carnivorous plant and multiple small mammal species, highlighting a rare example of multidirectional resource exchange in such ecosystems.]
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SciShow
@SciShow · X

Plants have developed many ways to get the nutrients they need. Some plants are even carnivores that trap insects and microbes in unexpected ways! https://t.co/mGAkgUrXjB https://t.co/OFc8kPVC51

Oct 31, 2022 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 112,424 followers View post →
TeamBatToilet is the plant, not the bat
@teambattoilet · X

Listen, I get it, but "Team Treeshrew Toilet" doesn't really have the same ring to it #2021MMM (Image: Greenwood et al. 2011 PLoS ONE, https://t.co/2ZuduLBZk1) https://t.co/eQbhhg4Xqg

Mar 5, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 118 followers View post →
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@PalaeoJules · X

@elaphrornis @bellemare_jesse @LaGuardiaCC No problem, I always enjoy talking about plants! Also, here are a couple of links to papers which cover this, I hope they help! https://t.co/1tm3cs6ogv https://t.co/I2iaz6Ye0u https://t.co/AZFbmkRZPk

Jan 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,632 followers View post →
Alan Blanes
@manifesto2000 · X

RT @SciShow: Plants have developed many ways to get the nutrients they need. Some plants are even carnivores that trap insects and microbes…

Oct 31, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,245 followers View post →
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@mntstguy · X

#SciShow 4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/Z4Ab1c6bT4 via @YouTube

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Brian McNett
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Terror! 4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/dPPdp2FFKn via @YouTube

Oct 31, 2022 · 1,226 followers View post →

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Underground Hunting Strategies of Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants live in nutrient-poor soils and have developed methods to trap and consume underground critters. This video explores how some plants hunt below the ground, including mutualisms with small mammals that…

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#SciShow 4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/Z4Ab1c6bT4 via @YouTube

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4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/Lg6wEwVbef

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Plants (and especially carnivorous ones) are super cool https://t.co/4aCb0Zeupk via @YouTube

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Brian McNett
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Terror! 4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/dPPdp2FFKn via @YouTube

Oct 31, 2022 · 1,226 followers View post →
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4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/jWtqjxj0Us via @YouTube

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RT @SciShow: Plants have developed many ways to get the nutrients they need. Some plants are even carnivores that trap insects and microbes…

Oct 31, 2022 · 4 shares · 381 followers View post →
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@nosuchseagull · X

RT @SciShow: Plants have developed many ways to get the nutrients they need. Some plants are even carnivores that trap insects and microbes…

Oct 31, 2022 · 4 shares · 546 followers View post →
Alan Blanes
@manifesto2000 · X

RT @SciShow: Plants have developed many ways to get the nutrients they need. Some plants are even carnivores that trap insects and microbes…

Oct 31, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,245 followers View post →
SciShow
@SciShow · X

Plants have developed many ways to get the nutrients they need. Some plants are even carnivores that trap insects and microbes in unexpected ways! https://t.co/mGAkgUrXjB https://t.co/OFc8kPVC51

Oct 31, 2022 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 112,424 followers View post →
Johannes Lüke
@JohannesSLueke · X

New video by SciShow: 4 Plants that Hunt Underground https://t.co/kxPUqolUQR

Oct 31, 2022 · 83 followers View post →
TeamBatToilet is the plant, not the bat
@teambattoilet · X

RT @teambattoilet: Listen, I get it, but "Team Treeshrew Toilet" doesn't really have the same ring to it #2021MMM (Image: Greenwood et al…

Mar 11, 2021 · 2 shares · 118 followers View post →
TeamBatToilet is the plant, not the bat
@teambattoilet · X

Listen, I get it, but "Team Treeshrew Toilet" doesn't really have the same ring to it #2021MMM (Image: Greenwood et al. 2011 PLoS ONE, https://t.co/2ZuduLBZk1) https://t.co/eQbhhg4Xqg

Mar 5, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 118 followers View post →
Julianne Kiely - Commissions Open
@PalaeoJules · X

@elaphrornis @bellemare_jesse @LaGuardiaCC No problem, I always enjoy talking about plants! Also, here are a couple of links to papers which cover this, I hope they help! https://t.co/1tm3cs6ogv https://t.co/I2iaz6Ye0u https://t.co/AZFbmkRZPk

Jan 21, 2019 · 2 likes · 3,632 followers View post →