Photoreception
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfəʊtə(ʊ)ɹɪˈsɛpʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photoreception is a noun meaning (biology) The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposes.
Meaning
(biology) The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposes.
Word Forms
- photoreceptions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phototransduction, photoregulation, photophysiology, photobiophysics, photobiology, photoadaptation.
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