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. 2004 Sep 21;101(39):14138–14143. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0405885101

Table 4. Surfaces responsible for the capture of ants in N. alata with a dry or wetted peristome (5-min observations of M. barbarus ants placed individually on the pitchers).

Fallen from
Peristome/wax (no. legs on peristome)
Peristome condition n Lid Peristome only 5 4 3 2 1 Wax only Not fallen No peristome visit
Dry 60 - - - - 1 3 38 4 13 1
Wet 60 1 22 3 7 8 1 3 - 4 11