phototaxy

English - Turkish

Definition of phototaxy in English Turkish dictionary

i., bak. phototaxis

English - English

Definition of phototaxy in English English dictionary

The influence of light on the movements of low organisms, as various infusorians, the zoöspores of certain algæ, etc

also, the tendency to follow definite directions of motion or assume definite positions under such influence

If the migration is toward the source of light, it is termed positive phototaxis; if away from the light, negative phototaxis

{i} response or movement in response to light stimulus (Biology)

Hyphenation

pho·to·ta·xy