Q2 / 160 · JIPMER 2009 · Botany
Thigmotaxis is not shown by
- AParamecium
- BAmoeba
- Correct answerCAscaris
- DHydra
Solution
Ascaris do not show thigmotaxis.
Amoeba shows thigmotaxis. On coming in contact with a solid object Amoeba generally avoid it by moving in a different direction by forming pseudopodia.
Hydra is known to respond to a variety of stimuli, both external and internal. On contact with a solid object other than a prey, the whole body usually contracts rather rapidly.
On contact with a hard solid object Paramecium induces avoiding response.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.