Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nastic
Adjective
/ˈnæs.tɪk/
Definition
Relating to a response of plants to stimuli such as touch, light, or gravity.
Examples
- Nastic movements allow plants to respond quickly to changes in their environment, such as the closing of a flower at night.
- Examples of nastic movements include the folding of leaves in response to touch, known as thigmonasty.
Meaning
The term describes a type of movement in plants that occurs in response to external stimuli, where the movement is non-directional and varies depending on the nature of the stimulus.
Synonyms
- Plant movement
- Non-directional response
