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On touching the leaves of Mimosa pudica, drooping down of leaves occur because of
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The correct option is D Seismonasty
The leaves of Mimosa pudica show seismonasty. Its leaves respond to vibrations when they are touched or shaken. The speed of the response depends on the magnitude of the stimulus. Flicking the leaf hard will cause the leaf to close faster whereas a gentle touch at the tip of a leaf will lead to a slower response. Thus the correct answer is option A.
The leaves of Mimosa pudica show seismonasty. Its leaves respond to vibrations when they are touched or shaken. The speed of the response depends on the magnitude of the stimulus. Flicking the leaf hard will cause the leaf to close faster whereas a gentle touch at the tip of a leaf will lead to a slower response. Thus the correct answer is option A.
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