heliotaxis
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The heliotactic response of the plant was most evident in the presence of direct sunlight.
Definition:Light coming directly from the sun
From sunlight
Example:Heliotaxis helps plants maximize their photosynthetic efficiency by orienting themselves towards the sun.
Definition:The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll
From photosynthesis
Example:The rosette of leaves showed heliotactic orientation, bending toward the morning sun.
Definition:The act of orienting something, especially in a certain position or in a specified or useful direction
From orientation
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