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A STUDY OF LEAVES. 



TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE LEAF. 



Leaves sometimes assume curious and interest- 

 ing forms, which are very unlike the original leaf. 

 These disguises are called transformations. 



The Venus Flytrap consists of a leaf divided 

 into two lobes which can close together as if 

 attached by hinges. It sends forth a sweet liquid 

 of which insects are very fond ; but, when a poor 

 fly alights upon it, the trap instantly closes and im- 

 pales him on its sharp prickles. 



The Venus Flytrap. 



