Plants exhibit a variety of behaviors in response to their environment, which can include light, water, and gravity. For instance, phototropism is the growth of a plant toward light, allowing it to maximize photosynthesis. Similarly, hydrotropism is the growth of roots toward moisture, ensuring the plant can access water for survival. Additionally, plants can respond to touch and other stimuli through mechanisms like thigmotropism, where climbing plants wrap around supports for stability. Some plants, like the mimosa pudica, can even exhibit rapid movements in response to touch, demonstrating a form of sensitivity to their surroundings.