Abstract
The fastest trap in the West is not set by Western trappers seeking pelts. This marvel of miniature design is set by tiny plants, called bladderworts, which seek to supplement their diet. "As fast as a jack rabbit" is a common expression. Such fleet-footed animals set the mark for exhilarating speed. We don't usually go looking at plants for examples of speed. However, one type of carnivorous plant captures prey faster than the blink of an eye. Indeed, it's the fastest known trap on the planet.