autotropism

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noun

The tendency of plant organs to grow in a straight line unless influenced by external stimuli.

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Meanings

nounautotropism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe tendency of plant organs to grow in a straight line unless influenced by external stimuli.
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APA

autotropism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autotropism

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“autotropism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autotropism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “autotropism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/autotropism.

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