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Photophobic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Photophobic is an adjective meaning (biology) That thrives at a relatively low light level.

Meaning

(biology) That thrives at a relatively low light level.

More Meanings

  1. of, relating to, or exhibiting photophobia.

Example Sentences

The maggots are photophobic: light drives them into the deepest corners of the wound, which is where they need to be.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include photophilic, scotophilic, phototolerant, phototrophic, photobiotic, photopositive.

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