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thigmotaxis

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  1. 1. The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance. When the movement is away from the touching body, it is negative thigmotaxis; when towards it, positive thigmotaxis. Source: webster
  2. 2. The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, andthus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance. Source: adambom

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