About The Word Phototropism
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Phototropism
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What's The Definition Of Phototropism?
[n] an orienting response to light
Synonyms | Synonyms for Phototropism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Phototropism: See Also | tropism Phototropism In Webster's Dictionary \Pho*tot"ro*pism\, n. [Photo- + Gr. ? to turn.]
(Plant Physiol.)
The tendency of growing plant organs to move or curve under
the influence of light. In ordinary use the term is
practically synonymous with heliotropism.
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