Meaning Of The Word Diatropism

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Diatropism Meaning

Diatropism Definition
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What's The Definition Of Diatropism?

diatropism in American English
the tendency of some plant parts to place themselves crosswise to the line of force of a stimulus
noun: the tendency of some plant organs to take a transverse position to the line of action of an outside stimulus

diatropism in British English
noun: a response of plants or parts of plants to an external stimulus by growing at right angles to the direction of the stimulus

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