rheotropism
(rɪˈɒtrəˌpɪzəm) n (Biology) growth of a plant or sessile animal in the direction of a current of water
rheotropic adj
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rheotropism
the tendency of certain living things to move in response to the mechanical stimulus of a current of water.
See also: Water
the tendency of some plants to respond to a current of water by growing with it (positive rheotaxis) or against it (negative rheotaxis).
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