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nyctitropism Definition

nyc·ti·tro·pism (nik ti′trə piz′əm)

noun

the tendency of the leaves or petals of certain plants to assume a different position at night

Etymology: nycti- + -tropism

nyctitropism Related Forms
nyc′·ti·trop′ic (-träp′ik) adjective

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