Animals trapped and digested by "carnivorous" plants such as the cobra lily are used primarily as ____

a. an energy supplement during winter months
b. a carbon source for the plant
c. a nutrient supplement in nutrient-deficient environments
d. food for bacteria and fungi that grow symbiotically with the plant roots
e. an energy supplement for small plants growing in shady areas


ANSWER: c

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