“We see very few conifers or angiosperms or anything like that,” she adds, leading researchers to dub the layer the fern spike. Ferns aren’t any better preserved in the fossil record than other types ...

NAOMI: A plant is a living thing that grows and makes new plants. There are many different types of plants around ... and they can all look so different. From the great big oak tree to the spiky ...

But while it's great for a nutrient top-up, carnivory doesn't replace the need for photosynthesis and root systems. Being carnivorous simply helps the plants make the most of all available resources.