Question

    Shutting of a Venus fly trap is an example of ____

    movement.
    A Thigmotropism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Seismonastic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nyctinastic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Hydrotropism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Seismonasty is the nastic response of a plant to touch or vibration. Example is the shutting of a Venus fly trap, the drooping of leaflets of Mimosa pudica when touched.

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