English Explanatory Dictionary

phototaxic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a tendency to adjust orientation in response to light. A plant or sedentary animal that is positively phototaxic will lean or grow toward light. One that is negatively phototaxic will lean or grow away from light.

Word forms

phototaxic more phototaxic most phototaxic

Related words

phototaxy phototropic
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