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geotropism Definition


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geotropism
noun
    1. bot.
      The growth of the roots or shoots of plants in response to gravity, eg roots show positive geotropism, because they grow in the direction of gravity.
Derivative: geotropic
adj
    Etymology: 19c: from German geotropisms; see geo- + tropism.



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