heliotaxis (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˌhiːliˈɒtəsis]
Definition
Movement or growth in response to sunlight, where an organism moves towards or away from a light source.
Examples
The heliotaxis of sunflowers is a well-known example of phototropism in plants.
Some bacteria exhibit positive heliotaxis, migrating towards areas with optimal light intensity.
Researchers studied the heliotaxis of Euglena to understand their navigation mechanisms in aquatic environments.
How to Use heliotaxis
- heliotaxis of X (collocation)
- The specific sun-response movement or growth pattern of a particular organism or group. — "The heliotaxis of sunflowers is a classic example studied in botany."
- positive heliotaxis (collocation)
- Movement or growth towards a light source. — "Positive heliotaxis allows plants to maximize light absorption."
- negative heliotaxis (collocation)
- Movement or growth away from a light source. — "Negative heliotaxis helps some organisms avoid damaging radiation."
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