Meaning Of The Word Rheotropism

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What's The Definition Of Rheotropism?

rheotropism in American English
the tendency of an organism, esp. a plant, to respond to the stimulus of a current of water, air, etc. by some change in the direction of growth
noun: the effect of a current of water upon the direction of plant growth

rheotropism in British English
noun: growth of a plant or sessile animal in the direction of a current of water

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