About The Word Nyctitropic
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Nyctitropic
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What's The Definition Of Nyctitropic?Synonyms | Synonyms for Nyctitropic: Related Terms | Find terms related to Nyctitropic: See Also | Nyctitropic In Webster's Dictionary \Nyc`ti*trop"ic\, a. [From Gr. ?, ?, night + ?
turning.] (Bot.)
Turning or bending at night into special positions.
Note: Nyctitropic movements of plants usually consist in a
folding or drooping of the leaves, the advantage being
in lessening the radiation of heat.
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