The movement of plant in response to touch is known as:

Hydrotropism

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Gravitropism

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Thigmotropism

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Chemotropism

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The correct option is C Thigmotropism
The movement of plant due to touch is known as a thigmotropic movement. Thigmotropism is a directional growth movement which occurs as a mechanosensory response to a touch stimulus. For example, once a shoot touches a suitable support, it grows towards the surface it is touching.

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