tropism: alternatives and connections

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tropism

A growth or movement of an organism in response to an environmental stimulus

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Geotropism 76% connected

A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ.

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Heliotropism 76% connected

The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many leaves and flowers.

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Thermotropism 76% connected

The phenomenon of turning towards a source of warmth, seen in the growing parts of some plants.

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Reaction 76% connected

Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.

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Response 76% connected

The act of responding.

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