Venus Flytrap (IMAGE) Washington University in St. Louis Caption The Venus Flytrap is one of nature's best examples of the integration of mechanics and biology, known as mechanobiology. Credit Photo credit: Petr Novák, Wikimedia Commons. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.