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thigmotropism, haptotropism

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thigmotropism, haptotropism

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stereotropism

a form of plant growth (TROPISM) in which the plant responds to contact. The response is usually positive, in that there is movement towards the contacted surface, and is best seen in climbing plants which possess TENDRILS.
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