phototaxic

English

Adjective

phototaxic (comparative more phototaxic, superlative most phototaxic)

1. Having a tendency to adjust orientation in response to light. A plant or sedentary animal that is positively phototaxic will lean or grow toward light. One that is negatively phototaxic will lean or grow away from light.

Related terms

• phototaxy

See also

• phototropic