Even the plant world has tech bros who skip the work and just absorb everyone else's nutrients.
This New 'Devil Flower' Species Doesn't Photosynthesize
Botanists discovered Thismia daemona, a leafless 'devil flower' in Thailand that skips photosynthesis and feeds on fungi instead. Fewer than 50 plants exist in a tiny area, earning it a Critically Endangered listing right out of the gate.
Source: This New 'Devil Flower' Species Doesn't Photosynthesize — Nautilus
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