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thigmotropism /thig·mot·ro·pism/ (thig-mot´rah-pizm) tropism of an organism elicited by touch or by contact with a solid or rigid surface.thigmotrop´ic

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The turning or bending response of an organism or part of an organism upon direct contact with a solid surface or object. Also called stereotropism.

thigmo·tropic (th

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thigmotropism [thig-mot´ro-pizm]

tropism in response to the stimulus of contact. adj., adj thigmotrop´ic.

thigmotropism

the orientation of an organism in response to the stimulus of contact.

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