A pitcher receives the visitor’s droppingsSourced
Nepenthes lowii gets nutrients without catching the guest
Mature Nepenthes lowii plants in Borneo obtain substantial nitrogen from tree-shrew droppings. Visitors feed on secretions beneath the lid. A carnivorous plant’s pitcher can therefore receive nutrients without making the visiting animal its prey.
The feeding visitor leaves nourishment behind.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05