The overall discussions express fascination with the plant's ability to count touches and remember sequences, exemplified by phrases like 'can count to 5' and 'remembers where it is in the counting sequence,' which showcase curiosity and admiration. The tone ranges from informative to intrigued, emphasizing the surprising intelligence of plants based on the research findings.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, with some explicitly supporting the idea that the flytrap counts prey via action potentials.
InterestHigh interest
Posts show high curiosity, often referencing the plant's ability to 'count' and its clever mechanisms, indicating strong interest.
EngagementModerate engagement
Several discussions delve into the details, such as mentions of calcium influx, the number of touches, and the plant's memory, demonstrating moderate engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions hint at broader implications for understanding plant sensory mechanisms and cognitive abilities, but the overall perceived impact remains moderate.
Abstract in brief
The Venus flytrap detects prey through action potentials (APs) triggered by touch on trigger hairs, where more than two APs activate the jasmonic acid signaling pathway and over three APs lead to enzyme production that digests the prey.
Sodium ions from decomposing prey enter the plant via glands, with the sodium channel DmHKT1 playing a key role, and its activity depends on the number of APs triggered by the prey's movements.
The number of action potentials generated by prey struggling inside the trap helps the plant recognize it as food, ensuring it releases enzymes and absorbs nutrients like sodium to derive benefit from the captured animal.]
#DYK that the Venus Flytrap can count to 5 & remembers where it is in the counting sequence? It counts touches on trap hairs, each touch triggers an influx of calcium, 2 touches and the trap shuts. 3 subsequent touches and the trap turns to a stomach!
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El artículo es The Venus Flytrap Dionaea muscipula Counts Prey-Induced Action Potentials to Induce Sodium Uptake, Jennifer Böhm et al., Current Biology, vol 26, issue 3, 2016 https://t.co/sDU6EIcXh3
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Johnathan Dalzell
@jjdalzell · X
Here is the research on listening flowers for those interested in going deeper: https://t.co/0Elz433TQj
Paper on flytrap counting: https://t.co/UJKvY8Bq8c
Lantana flower colour change: https://t.co/9bOg81yKKr
Nettle trichome contents: https://t.co/D9NJITRZ49
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The Venus flytrap detects prey through action potentials triggered by touch on trigger hairs. More than two APs activate enzyme production for digestion, and sodium ions from prey enter via glands, involving the DmHKT1…
Venus flytrap detects prey through action potentials triggered by touch on trigger hairs. More than two signals activate digestion enzymes, helping the plant recognize and derive nutrients from its prey, including…
RT @ApuntesCiencia: El artículo es The Venus Flytrap Dionaea muscipula Counts Prey-Induced Action Potentials to Induce Sodium Uptake, Jenni…
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Apuntes de ciencia
@ApuntesCiencia · X
El artículo es The Venus Flytrap Dionaea muscipula Counts Prey-Induced Action Potentials to Induce Sodium Uptake, Jennifer Böhm et al., Current Biology, vol 26, issue 3, 2016 https://t.co/sDU6EIcXh3
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Johnathan Dalzell
@jjdalzell · X
Here is the research on listening flowers for those interested in going deeper: https://t.co/0Elz433TQj
Paper on flytrap counting: https://t.co/UJKvY8Bq8c
Lantana flower colour change: https://t.co/9bOg81yKKr
Nettle trichome contents: https://t.co/D9NJITRZ49
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Stacey Tecot
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Dr. Darren Abbey
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Dr. Keerthi Krishnan
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Erin Maxson
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Dan Killam
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André O. Hudson, PhD
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Anuroop Iyengar
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Scott Michalak
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Mark Crabtree
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John Lyddon
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Kannan Raja
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#DYK that the Venus Flytrap can count to 5 & remembers where it is in the counting sequence? It counts touches on trap hairs, each touch triggers an influx of calcium, 2 touches and the trap shuts. 3 subsequent touches and the trap turns to a stomach!
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