tropism

[US]/ˈtrəʊpɪzəm/

[UK]/ˈtroʊpɪzəm/

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Translation

n.a biological phenomenon in which organisms move or grow in response to a stimulus; the orientation of an organism toward or away from a stimulus

light tropism

gravity tropism

water tropism

root tropism

positive tropism

negative tropism

tropism response

tropism effect

tropism behavior

tropism study

plants exhibit phototropism by growing towards light.

animals may show tropism in their search for food.

positive tropism can enhance growth in many species.

negative tropism helps organisms avoid harmful environments.

roots display gravitropism by growing downward.

tropism is crucial for understanding plant behavior.

some insects demonstrate a tropism towards pheromones.

phototropism is essential for photosynthesis in plants.

research on tropism can lead to advances in agriculture.

understanding tropism can help improve crop yields.

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