phototaxis (Meaning)
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phototaxis (n.)
Alt. of Phototaxy
Synonyms & Antonyms of phototaxis
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
phototaxis Sentence Examples
- The moth's strong phototaxis led it to fly directly into the light.
- The beetles exhibited negative phototaxis, moving away from the illumination.
- Certain microorganisms display phototaxis, orienting themselves towards or away from light sources.
- Plants exhibit phototaxis in their stems, which grow towards the light.
- The sea turtle hatchlings' phototaxis guides them towards the ocean's reflection.
- Scientists study phototaxis to understand the mechanisms of orientation and navigation in living organisms.
- The fruit flies showed positive phototaxis when exposed to a light stimulus.
- The slime mold's phototaxis enabled it to move away from bright light and into more favorable conditions.
- The bacteria's phototaxis helped it optimize its exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis.
- Animal behavior researchers utilize phototaxis experiments to investigate the sensory and neural mechanisms of light detection.
FAQs About the word phototaxis
Alt. of Phototaxy
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The moth's strong phototaxis led it to fly directly into the light.
The beetles exhibited negative phototaxis, moving away from the illumination.
Certain microorganisms display phototaxis, orienting themselves towards or away from light sources.
Plants exhibit phototaxis in their stems, which grow towards the light.
