Australian English Meaning of phototaxy

phototaxis

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Definitions and Meaning of phototaxy in English

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phototaxy (n.)

The influence of light on the movements of low organisms, as various infusorians, the zoospores of certain algae, etc.; also, the tendency to follow definite directions of motion or assume definite positions under such influence. If the migration is toward the source of light, it is termed positive phototaxis; if away from the light, negative phototaxis.

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phototaxis

The influence of light on the movements of low organisms, as various infusorians, the zoospores of certain algae, etc.; also, the tendency to follow definite di

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phototaxis => phototaxis, photosynthetic => photosynthetic, photosynthesis => Photosynthesis, photostat machine => Photocopier, photostat => Photocopy,