Movement of plant part in response to touch is

Seismonasty

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Nutation

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Thigmonasty

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Thigmonasty
Movements of a plant or its parts in response to stimuli, irrespective of the direction of the stimuli are termed as nastic movements.

Thigmonasty is a type of nastic movement which takes place in response to touch.

For example, the tentacles of Drosera move when come in contact with the insect.

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___ is the directional movement of a plant part in response to contact.

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