Overview
Thigmotropism is a fascinating aspect of plant biology that illustrates how plants interact with their environment. By responding to touch, plants can adapt their growth patterns, allowing them to climb and secure themselves to structures, which is vital for their survival. This growth response is n...
Key Terms
Example: Phototropism is when plants grow towards light.
Example: Vines exhibit thigmotropism by wrapping around supports.
Example: Auxins are hormones that influence growth direction.
Example: Creeping fig is a climbing plant that uses thigmotropism.
Example: Grapevines have tendrils that respond to touch.
Example: Plants may grow upwards or sideways based on stimuli.
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Key Concepts
plant movementgrowth responseenvironmental adaptationmechanical stimuli