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Heliotropism

Heliotropism Meaning & Definition
Heliotropism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Heliotropism?

[n] an orienting response to the sun

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See Also | tropism

Heliotropism In Webster's Dictionary

\He`li*ot"ro*pism\, n. [Helio- + Gr. ? to turn.] (Bot.) The phenomenon of turning toward the light, seen in many leaves and flowers.

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