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Question
Given below is an experiment setup to demonstrate a particualr tropic movement in germinating seeds. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow : 
What is Thigmotropism? Give one example.
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Solution
Thigmotropism is a directional movement which occur as a mechanosensory response to a touch stimulus. It is typically found e.g. Touch me not plant.
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