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trophotropism

/ˌtroʊfəˈtrɒpɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does trophotropism mean?

noun

A phenomenon in which a plant or organism grows or moves in response to light, often bending towards it. This term is often used in the context of plant biology and phototropism.

Example

"The scientist studied the trophotropism of the seedling, observing how it adjusted its growth in response to the light source."

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