response of an organism to the sun's rays
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A form of phototaxis, and perhaps of thermotaxis, in which there is a tendency to growth or movement toward (positive heliotaxis) or away from (negative heliotaxis) the sun or the sunlight. ... Synonym: heliotropism. ... Origin: helio-+ G. Taxis, orderly arrangement ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hē′lē-ō-tak′sis Definitions: 1. A form of phototaxis, and perhaps of thermotaxis, in which there is a tendency to growth or movement toward (positive heliotaxis) or away from (negative heliotaxis) the sun or the sunlight. Synonyms: heliotropism
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heliotaxis, heliotactic 1. The movement of an organism in response to sun light. 2. Movement of an organism toward (positive) or away from (negative) sunlight. 3. Movement, as of a plant, in response to sunlight; heliotropism.
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