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Mimosa pudica displays movement.

1. Phototropic
2. Photonastic
3. Thigmonastic
4. Thermonastic

Correct answer: Thigmonastic

Solution

Mimosa pudica folds its leaves in response to mechanical stimulation such as touch or shaking. That makes it a thigmonastic movement, since thigmo- refers to touch.

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