Tropism: meaning, definitions and examples

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tropism

 

[ หˆtrษ™สŠpษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology response

Tropism is a biological phenomenon where organisms, such as plants, respond to external stimuli by growing or moving towards or away from that stimulus. This response can be triggered by various factors, including light (phototropism), gravity (gravitropism), and water (hydrotropism). Tropisms are crucial for a plant's survival as they help optimize conditions for growth and development. Understanding tropism can also provide insights into ecological interactions and adaptations.

Synonyms

growth reaction, movement, response.

Examples of usage

  • Plants exhibit phototropism by bending towards light.
  • Roots display gravitropism by growing downward into the soil.
  • Hydrotropism helps roots find water sources.
  • Some flowers show thigmotropism by curling around supports.
  • Tropisms ensure that plants maximize their exposure to resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "tropism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tropismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคชเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tropismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tropisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะพะฟั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tropizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒญใƒ”ใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tropisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tropismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tropizma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋กœํ”ผ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฑูˆุจูŠุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tropismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tropizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๆ€งๅๅบ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tropizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tropismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะพะฟะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tropizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tropismo

Etymology

The term 'tropism' originates from the Greek word 'tropos,' meaning 'turn' or 'a turning.' It was first used in biological contexts in the late 19th century, particularly by botanist Charles Darwin, who studied how plants respond to various stimuli. The study of tropisms has evolved with advancements in biology and ecology, becoming an essential topic in understanding plant behavior and adaptation. Today, the concept extends beyond botany and is applied in various fields, including psychology and robotics, to describe directional growth or movement in response to stimuli.

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This word's position of #34,543 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.