tropismatic

Example:The sunflower's tropism caused it to bend towards the sun.

Definition:A growth movement in a plant or other organism in response to a stimulus such as light, moisture, or gravity.

Example:The shoot of the plant exhibits phototropism as it bends towards the sunlight.

Definition:Tropism directed by light, causing the growth of a plant towards or away from the light source.

Example:Roots show negative gravitropism and grow downwards, whereas shoots show positive gravitropism and grow upwards.

Definition:Tropism in response to changes in gravity, which determines the direction in which roots and shoots grow.

Example:Plant roots demonstrate hydrotropism, growing towards the direction of water.

Definition:Tropism directed by the presence or absence of water, which influences root growth towards or away from water sources.

Example:Some plants exhibit chemotropism, growing towards sources of beneficial substances.

Definition:Tropism directed by chemical substances, such as auxins, which influence plant growth.

Example:Certain fungi exhibit thermotropism, growing in warm areas.

Definition:Tropism directed by temperature changes, which affects the growth pattern of the organism.

Example:Anthotropism can cause a plant to bend towards its flowers.

Definition:Tropism in plants directed towards flowers or other reproductive organs, which also respond to tactile cues.

Example:Certain flowers exhibit semarkotropic growth towards the scent of pollinators.

Definition:Tropism directed by close-range sensory cues, such as the scent of emitted substances.

Example:Some plant roots show haptotropism, growing towards objects that touch the root due to movement.

Definition:Tropism directed by physical contact or touch, often leading to growth towards the contact source.

Example:Some species of plant roots exhibit aerotropism, growing towards areas with better air circulation.

Definition:Tropism directed by air currents, which can influence the growth directions of plant parts.