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Tip of twiner is sensitive and coils aro...

Tip of twiner is sensitive and coils around support itself. This coiling is called

A

Nutation

B

Vernation

C

Epinasty

D

Circination

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The spiral movement of a plant organ during growth is called nutation. It is seen in climbing plants and helps the plant to find a suitable support to twine around. Examples ., Runner beans and tendrils of Sweat peas.
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