The leaves of chhui-mui and amla plants respond to touch as a reaction to physical stimuli. This behavior, called thigmonasty, helps protect them from potential harm. Chapter 10 Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics Class VI NCERT Book Curiosity Science
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After sunset, the leaves of certain plants fold or come together, like the sleeping leaves of the amla (Indian gooseberry) tree. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics
The touch-me-not plant, also known as Mimosa or chhui-mui, folds its leaves when touched. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 10 NCERT Science Textbook Curiosity Science Session 2024-2025.
Plants respond to stimuli, such as the touch-me-not plant (Mimosa) folding its leaves when touched. Class 6 Science NCERT Chapter 10 NCERT Science Textbook Curiosity Science Session 2024-2025.
The body’s instant response is to quickly withdraw the foot from the sharp object. NCERT Book Curiosity Science Class 6 Chapter 10 Living Creatures: Exploring their Characteristics