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Tropism

Definition:

Tropism refers to the innate biological response exhibited by organisms in reaction to external stimuli, resulting in directional movement.

Parts of Speech and Senses:

1. Noun: A biological phenomenon that describes the growth or movement of an organism in response to a specific stimulus.
2. Example: Plant roots exhibiting positive gravitropism, growing downward in response to gravity.
3. Example: Phototropism causes plants to grow toward a light source.
4. Adjective: Describing the characteristic of being tropistic, or exhibiting tropism.
5. Example: The tropistic movements of insects are fascinating to observe.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sunflower displayed phototropism by turning its face towards the sun throughout the day.
2. The fly showed negative geotropism by flying upwards against gravity.
3. The vine's thigmotropism caused it to wrap around the supporting structure for stability.
4. He observed a positive hydrotropic response in the roots of the plant, growing toward the moisture in the soil.
5. The scientist conducted various experiments to study the different types of tropism exhibited by marine organisms.

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