THIGMOTAXIS
\θˌɪɡmətˈaksɪs], \θˌɪɡmətˈaksɪs], \θ_ˌɪ_ɡ_m_ə_t_ˈa_k_s_ɪ_s]\
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The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance.
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The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance.
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