phototaxis

noun

pho·to·tax·is ˌfō-tō-ˈtak-səs

: a taxis in which light is the directive factor

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of phototaxis was circa 1889

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“Phototaxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phototaxis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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phototaxis

noun

pho·to·tax·is ˌfōt-ō-ˈtak-səs

: a movement of a living thing that is made in response to light

phototaxis

noun

pho·to·tax·is -ˈtak-səs

plural phototaxes -ˌsēz

: a taxis in which light is the directive factor

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