thigmotropism

[US]/θɪɡməʊˈtrəʊpɪzəm/
[UK]/θɪɡməˈtroʊpɪzəm/

Translation

n.the directional growth of a plant in response to touch or physical contact

Phrases & Collocations

thigmotropism response

thigmotropism effect

thigmotropism behavior

thigmotropism mechanism

thigmotropism study

thigmotropism phenomenon

thigmotropism plant

thigmotropism adaptation

thigmotropism response time

thigmotropism observation

Example Sentences

thigmotropism is a fascinating phenomenon in plant biology.

many climbing plants exhibit thigmotropism as they grow.

thigmotropism helps plants find support as they develop.

researchers study thigmotropism to understand plant adaptations.

thigmotropism can influence the direction of plant growth.

some vines use thigmotropism to climb structures.

thigmotropism is crucial for the survival of certain species.

understanding thigmotropism can aid in agricultural practices.

thigmotropism is often observed in tendrils of climbing plants.

plants exhibit thigmotropism in response to physical contact.

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