The movement of plants in response to the stimulus of touch is called _____________.

thigmotropic movement

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geotropic movement

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phototropic movement

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chemotropic movement

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thigmotropic movement

The movement of plants in response to the stimulus of touch is called thigmotropic movement. This type of movement is commonly observed in tendrils and 'touch-me-not plants'.

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