anthotropism

/ˌænθrəˈpɒtrəpɪzəm, ænˈθrɒtərˌɒpɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a phenomenon or property in which organisms grow or move in response to the direction or position of external objects, especially the sun, often in a way that is not entirely random.

“Some plants exhibit strong anthotropism, leaning towards the direction of sunlight to maximize their photosynthetic potential.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropism
  • phototropism

Antonyms

  • apatropism