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  • Thigmotropism in Plants: How Touch Influences Growth
    A plant that responds to touch is showing thigmotropism.

    Thigmotropism is a growth response of a plant in response to touch or contact. It can be positive (growing towards the stimulus) or negative (growing away from the stimulus).

    Here are some examples:

    * Venus Flytrap: The trap of a Venus Flytrap rapidly closes when the sensory hairs inside the trap are touched.

    * Climbing Vines: Vines like ivy and morning glory use tendrils to wrap around objects they touch, helping them climb.

    * Mimosa Pudica: This plant is also known as the "sensitive plant" and its leaves fold up quickly when touched.

    Let me know if you want to know more about thigmotropism!

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