Heliotropism
Translation of "heliotropism" into Russian
heliotropism
NounUK
/ˌhiːlɪəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/
US
/ˌhiːliˈtroʊpɪzəm/
heliotropism
heliotropisms pl
Heliotropism is the movement of plants in response to the direction of the sun.
Гелиотропизм - это движение растений в ответ на направление солнца.
Definitions
heliotropism
NounUK
/ˌhiːlɪəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/
US
/ˌhiːliˈtroʊpɪzəm/
The directional growth or movement of an organism or part of an organism toward or away from sunlight.
Alpine flowers exhibit heliotropism, turning their petals toward the rising sun to maximize heat absorption.