nyctitropic (Meaning)
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nyctitropic (a.)
Turning or bending at night into special positions.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nyctitropic
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nyctitropic Sentence Examples
- The nyctitropic flowers bloom only at night, releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts nocturnal pollinators.
- Certain plants exhibit nyctitropy, opening their blossoms after sunset and closing them at sunrise.
- The nyctitropic daisy's petals curl inward at night, protecting its delicate pollen from moisture.
- The nocturnal nyctitropic cactus opens its large, showy flowers to attract bats as pollinators.
- Nyctitropic plants have evolved to take advantage of the reduced competition for resources at night.
- The nyctitropic evening primrose releases a strong scent at night to attract hawk moths for pollination.
- Scientists are studying the molecular mechanisms that control nyctitropy in plants.
- Some nyctitropic plants display a biological clock that regulates the timing of their flower opening and closing.
- In certain ecosystems, nyctitropic plants play a significant role in the nocturnal food web.
- The intricate relationship between nyctitropic plants and their night-active pollinators highlights the interdependence of species.
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Turning or bending at night into special positions.
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The nyctitropic flowers bloom only at night, releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts nocturnal pollinators.
Certain plants exhibit nyctitropy, opening their blossoms after sunset and closing them at sunrise.
The nyctitropic daisy's petals curl inward at night, protecting its delicate pollen from moisture.
The nocturnal nyctitropic cactus opens its large, showy flowers to attract bats as pollinators.
