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.”