thigmotactic (Meaning)
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thigmotactic (a.)
Of or pertaining to thigmotaxis.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thigmotactic
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thigmotactic Sentence Examples
- The climbing plant exhibited strong thigmotactic responses, clinging tightly to any support structure it encountered.
- Mimosa pudica, the "touch-me-not" plant, demonstrates thigmotactic behavior by folding its leaves in response to touch.
- Root systems grow thigmotactically, adhering to the soil particles they encounter for optimal nutrient uptake.
- Climbing vines rely on thigmotactic guidance to locate and ascend suitable surfaces for support.
- The thigmotactic behavior of tree roots helps prevent soil erosion by anchoring them firmly in the ground.
- Tendrils are specialized thigmotactic structures that enable climbing plants to attach themselves to objects.
- In the marine environment, barnacles exhibit thigmotactic responses by attaching themselves to surfaces such as rocks or boat hulls.
- Certain insects, including caterpillars, use thigmotactic cues to navigate through narrow spaces in their environment.
- The thigmotactic behavior of mice allows them to explore their surroundings safely and efficiently.
- Engineers leverage the thigmotactic properties of materials in the design of artificial structures such as climbing robots and biomimetic adhesives.
FAQs About the word thigmotactic
Of or pertaining to thigmotaxis.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The climbing plant exhibited strong thigmotactic responses, clinging tightly to any support structure it encountered.
Mimosa pudica, the "touch-me-not" plant, demonstrates thigmotactic behavior by folding its leaves in response to touch.
Root systems grow thigmotactically, adhering to the soil particles they encounter for optimal nutrient uptake.
Climbing vines rely on thigmotactic guidance to locate and ascend suitable surfaces for support.
