VenusMosquitoTraps develops genetically-modified mosquito-catching carnivorous plants
StartupRealities No 159 VenusMosquitoTraps is a genetic research company which is developing a genetically modified Venus flytrap carnivorous plant that only attracts and can be triggered by mosquitoes. Venus flytraps catch insects by snapping shut their jaw-like trap leaves upon the activation of touch-sensitive trigger hairs. CEO QUOTE " We aim to rid the world of malaria-carrying mosquitoes and the Venus flytrap is a potential ally. " - said VenusMosquitoTraps founder and CEO Veneta Moss Trapone . Venus flytrap (image source: Wikipedia)