Water Worlds
Sir David Attenborough explores bizarre and beautiful water plants, which use nature's super-glue, counting, and killer spikes to get a leaf up. Some escape from animals by rolling away while others create bubbles in a magical river in Brazil.
Previews + Extras
What Photosynthesis Looks Like Underwater
S1 E2 - 2m 17s
When plants photosynthesize underwater, they release oxygen as little air bubbles that float to the surface. Where the plants are dense, it can create sea of fizzing bubbles.
How the Giant Water Lily Dominates
S1 E2 - 2m 22s
The Giant Water Lily expands by over 6 inches a day, and reaches over 6 feet across as it expands to take up as much sunlight as it can.
How Venus Flytraps Count
S1 E2 - 2m 50s
Venus Flytraps use both hairpin triggers and counting to make sure they're catching prey worth eating.
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