phototaxy

/ˌfoʊtəˈtæksi/ or /ˌfoʊtoʊˈtæksi/

Definitions

1. noun

The phenomenon of movement or growth of plants in response to light.

“Some plants exhibit phototaxy, leaning towards the window for more sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropism
  • phototropism

Antonyms

  • skototropism