Fly traps are carnivorous plants that use chemicals and digestive enzymes to trap and dissolve insects. Their leaves have hinges and trigger hairs that snap shut when prey accidentally brushes against them, after which the trapped insects become the plant's victims and fertilizer.

1. “Fly Traps! Plants That Bite Back”

2. boggiest very watery and spongy, like the ground in a bog or swamp We found the boggiest area to visit on our vacation.

3. dissolve change from solid to liquid or to cause this to happen The ice is starting to dissolve.

4. chemicals substances with certain properties The scientist is experimenting with different chemicals.

5. carnivorous meat-eating The grizzly bear is a carnivorous animal.

6. accidentally by mistake; without meaning to The man accidentally burnt the toast.

7. fertilizer a substance put on or in the soil or water to feed plants The man is spraying his garden with fertilizer.

8. victim a person or animal that is mistreated or attacked by someone or something else The victim had to identify the criminal.