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why the leaves of mimosa pudica fold and droop when we touch them?explain in detail

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Because when we touch or there is any stimulus produced in Mimosa pudica, it starts releasing chemicals from stem. And this cause water to move out of the cell and the cell collapse leading to loss of turgor pressure. That's why leaflets close.


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