Phototaxis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phototaxis is a noun meaning (biology) The movement of an organism either towards or away from a source of light.
Meaning
(biology) The movement of an organism either towards or away from a source of light.
Word Forms
- phototaxes
Antonyms for phototaxis
Common opposites include scototaxis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phototropism, photomovement, telotaxis, phototrophism, heliotaxis, phototropy.
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