Which of the following is considered a primary cause for the endangerment of the Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) in its native habitat?
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Correct answer: Poaching and fire suppression
The Venus Flytrap is endemic to a small area in North and South Carolina. It faces severe threats from illegal poaching for the plant trade and the suppression of natural fires which are necessary for its ecosystem.
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