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  • The leaves of Mimosa pudica drop down when touched. This ...
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The leaves of Mimosa pudica drop down when touched. This is due to

  1. photonasty

  2. seismonasty

  3. nyctinasty

  4. epinasty

  5. -

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The movement of plant organs in response to contact and shaking is called seismonasty or thigmonasty. It is most strikingly expressed by the leaves of Mimosa pudica.

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