noun
- The plural of chemotropism; the directional growth or movement of an organism or part of an organism in response to chemical stimuli.
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Plant roots exhibit chemotropisms toward nutrient-rich soil.
- Bacterial chemotropisms allow microorganisms to move toward favorable chemical environments.
- The study of chemotropisms helps scientists understand how organisms navigate their chemical surroundings.
- Fungal hyphae display chemotropisms when growing toward decomposing organic matter.
- Researchers observed multiple chemotropisms in the nematode's response to different chemical gradients.