Scototaxis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scototaxis is a noun meaning (biology) A preference for, and subsequent movement towards darkness.
Meaning
(biology) A preference for, and subsequent movement towards darkness.
Word Forms
- scototaxes
Antonyms for scototaxis
Common opposites include phototaxis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skototropism, phototaxis, scotophase, telotaxis, scotoperiod, scotochromogen.
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