English Explanatory Dictionary

photoreception

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposes

Pronunciation

/ˌfəʊtə(ʊ)ɹɪˈsɛpʃn̩/ /ˌfoʊtəɹəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ [-ɾə-]

Word forms

photoreception photoreceptions

Etymology

From photo- + reception.

Related words

photorespiration photosynthesis phototropism
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