Definition

A movement or growth of a living organism in response to an external stimulus, like light or gravity.

Example

Plants exhibit phototropism by bending towards the light.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about tropism in plants?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they grow towards light, right?

Exactly! It's amazing how their tropism helps them survive.

I know, nature has such clever ways of adapting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tropism → It is formed from "tropos" (Greek, meaning turn or change) and the suffix "-ism" (meaning a process or condition). The word "tropism" refers to the process of turning or changing in response to an external stimulus, particularly in plants.

Memory Tip

Imagine plants 'turning' or 'changing' direction in response to light or gravity — that's what tropism means.

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