The Twining of Tendrils Around a Support Is an Example

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The twining of tendrils around a support is an example of thigmomorphogenesis.

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Definitions:

Contract Curve

In economics, it represents the set of optimal points of exchange between two parties, where no further mutual benefit can be achieved through trade.

Edgeworth Box

A graphical representation of the trading possibilities and equilibrium between two individuals with fixed amounts of two goods.

Utility Function

A mathematical model in economics that represents consumer preferences over a set of goods and services, by assigning a utility value for each possible bundle of goods.

Convex Preferences

Preferences that express a consumer's desire for diversified bundles of goods over extreme bundles, depicted graphically as convex indifference curves.