The orientated movement of a motile organism in response to light; an instance of this. Cf. phototropism, n. 1.
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| 释义 | the world > life > biology > biological processes > movement > movement in response to stimuli > [noun] > response to light (9) phototaxis1893 The orientated movement of a motile organism in response to light; an instance of this. Cf. phototropism, n. 1. photopathy1897 Originally: the tendency of an organism to move either into or away from regions of relatively intense illumination (as distinct from a response… heliotaxis1898 phototaxis due to the rays of the sun. phototropism1899 Chiefly Biology. The directional bending or growth of a plant or sessile animal in response to light; (also, Zoology) the directional movement of… photokinesis1905 Change in the degree of activity of an organism in response to light; a light-induced kinesis. photonegativity1921 Tendency to avoid or move away from light. photostability1926 the property of being photostable. photophily1934 The condition of being photophilic or photophil; responsiveness to light; tendency to thrive in relatively intense light. Subcategories:— substance or organism (1) |
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