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Originally Posted by TranMinh
Hi Robert,
Most of nepenthes mouth os hide by the lid ( except some species like Ampullaria, Lowii, .... ) but my Nepenthes rafflesiana have a few of mosquito larvae ( I have remove the water because mosquito larvae ) I think the mosquito larvae must have some think like skin to protech it from enzyme and acid.
Best regards,
Tran Minh.
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Hi Tran Minh,
in newly opened pitcher the enzymes are sticky like our saliva ( more or less except it is more watery ). However thick the larvae skin nothing can swim or dive in the extreme high viscosity...they call for help,nobody come to their rescue..hee.hehee