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Biomimetics: Technology Imitates Nature

cuit actually works like two
Switch off, circuit incomplete
electrical switches connected
together in series. Two hairs
must be stimulated before the
trap to close. 131 This precaution
prevents unnecessary closing
triggered by such phenomena Switch on, circuit
completed
as raindrops.
Of course, the Venus fly-
trap knows nothing about elec-
tric current or the switches that
and current flows
let these currents flow. Nor is it
possible for the plant to receive
any kind of training in these
areas. That being so, how does it come by this knowledge, which even a
human being can’t learn without special instruction, and how is it able to
employ it so flawlessly? God, the Ruler of all, teaches the plants what to
do. The Venus flytrap acts under His inspiration.

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