thigmotropism
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(thĭg-mŏtˈrə-pĭzˌəm)
noun The turning or bending response of an organism upon direct contact with a solid surface or object. Also called stereotropism.
Related Forms:
- thigˌmo·tropˈic (thĭgˌmə-trŏpˈĭk, -trōˈpĭk)
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