Definition

The way a plant grows in response to gravity, such as roots growing downward.

Example

The roots of the plant showed geotropism by growing deeper into the soil.

Conversation

Have you heard about geotropism in plants?

Yeah, it's how roots grow downwards due to gravity, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how nature works that way.

I know, right? It's amazing how plants adapt to their environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Geotropism is formed from "geo-" (meaning earth) and "tropism" (from Greek "tropos", meaning turn or change). The word describes the growth or movement of organisms in response to the earth's gravitational pull.

Memory Tip

Think of 'geo-' meaning earth and 'tropism' meaning a turning or change — this helps you remember that geotropism refers to how plants grow in response to the earth.

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