The coiling of tendril around some support in response to touch is called as

Hydrotaxis

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Chemotaxis

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Thigmotropism

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Solution

The correct option is C Thigmotropism
Thigmotropism- In this type of tropic movement stimulus is touch or contact. This type of movement helps weak stem of vines and climbers to coil around the support with the help of tendrils.
So, the correct answer is 'Thigmotropism'

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