Russel's pitcher (SciiFii)

The Russel's pitcher (Tepuiamphora russeli) is a species of pitcher plant that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the wetlands of Tepui to help boost biodiversity. This Russel's pitcher is about 40 centimeters (15.7 inches) in height and, like other pitcher plants, is a carnivorous plant which has modified leaves known as pitfall traps—a prey-trapping mechanism featuring a deep cavity filled with digestive liquid. The traps of what are considered to be "true" pitcher plants are formed by specialized leaves. The plants attract and drown their prey with nectar. The prey usually consists of invertebrates such as insects, spiders, scorpions, mollusks, and worms, although the frogs are occasionally fed on by these plants. For the most part, the Russel's pitchers are identical to the other pitcher plants, but they can be distinguished by their one feature; they have a symbiotic relationship with the ornated deernamou (Kevinornis ornatus). The ornated deernamous get the Russel's pitcher plants pollinated after spreading the pollen in the plants while the birds drink the nectar, allowing the plants to reproduce. The conservation status of the Russel's pitcher is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts.
Category:Plants
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii