Plagiofototaxia

Meaning of the word

The word “plagiofototaxia” is a technical term used in biology to describe the behavior of organisms that move in response to light, but diverted or irregularly.

Origin of the word

The word “plagiofototaxia” originates in the Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “plagia” (diverted), “photo” (light) and “taxis” (movement).

Word adverbs

– Plagiophototaxically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

Synonyms of the word

– Deviated phototaxia
– Irregular phototaxia

Word Definitions

– Behavior of organisms that move in response to light, but in a diverted or irregular way.

Phrases that the word applies

– Plagiophototaxis study is important to understand the behavior of certain insects.
– Plagiophototaxis can be observed in some species of aquatic plants.

Examples of the word in text

Plagiophototaxis is an interesting phenomenon as it shows how organisms can adapt and respond to bright stimuli in different ways. Some insects, for example, can be attracted to light, but end up turning away from their original trajectory. This can occur due to factors such as wind, obstacles on the way or even specific individual behaviors of each species.

Rhymes with the word

– phototaxia
– Heterotaxia
– Chemotaxia

Anagrams with the word

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