Definition of Heliotropism in English :

Define Heliotropism in English

Heliotropism meaning in English

Meaning of Heliotropism in English

Pronunciation of Heliotropism in English

Heliotropism pronunciation in English

Pronounce Heliotropism in English

Heliotropism

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Noun

1. heliotropism

an orienting response to the sun

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Heliotropism

see synonyms of heliotropism
noun
the growth of plants or plant parts (esp flowers) in response to the stimulus of sunlight, so that they turn to face the sun

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Heliotropism

see synonyms of heliotropism
noun
any positive, or negative, turning or bending of a plant or sessile animal toward, or away from, light, esp. sunlight

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Heliotropism

see synonyms of heliotropism
n.
Growth or orientation of a sessile organism, especially a plant, toward or away from the light of the sun.

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