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Bladderwort



Bladderwort, aquatic plant (genus Utricularia) found in tropical and temperate zones that traps insects, larvae, small worms, and protozoa in air-filled sacs attached to its stems and roots. In medical history, the plant has been used for the treatment of eczema and other allergic skin conditions.



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