nonphotobiotic (Meaning)
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nonphotobiotic (a.)
Capable of living without light; as, nonphotobiotic plant cells, or cells which habitually live in darkness.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nonphotobiotic
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nonphotobiotic Sentence Examples
- Nonphotobiotic processes, independent of light, drive pupillary constriction in response to mechanical stimuli.
- The nonphotobiotic pathway of vision enables the eye to detect objects without relying on light.
- Nonphotobiotic pupillary responses are slower and less sensitive than photobiotic ones.
- Nonphotobiotic visual perception, although weak, allows organisms to navigate and avoid obstacles in dark environments.
- Nonphotobiotic light-independent visual pigments allow some organisms to perceive light in the absence of typical photoreceptors.
- Nonphotobiotic pathways play a crucial role in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.
- Melanopsin, a nonphotobiotic pigment, is responsible for detecting environmental light and synchronizing the body's clock.
- Nonphotobiotic photoreceptors in plants enable growth towards water and nutrients without relying on photosynthesis.
- Nonphotobiotic visual pigments in fungi allow them to sense and respond to light for spore dispersal.
- Understanding nonphotobiotic processes provides insights into the diverse ways organisms interact and respond to light.
FAQs About the word nonphotobiotic
Capable of living without light; as, nonphotobiotic plant cells, or cells which habitually live in darkness.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Nonphotobiotic processes, independent of light, drive pupillary constriction in response to mechanical stimuli.
The nonphotobiotic pathway of vision enables the eye to detect objects without relying on light.
Nonphotobiotic pupillary responses are slower and less sensitive than photobiotic ones.
Nonphotobiotic visual perception, although weak, allows organisms to navigate and avoid obstacles in dark environments.
