phototropism
Pronunciation
/fˌoʊɾoʊtɹˈoʊpɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "phototropism"in English

Phototropism
01

the tendency of plants to grow toward or away from light, influenced by the direction and intensity of light

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Sunflowers exhibit phototropism by turning their heads to face the sun throughout the day.
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