Definition of Nyctitropism

1. n. The tendency of certain plant organs, as leaves, to assume special "sleeping" positions or make curvatures under the influence of darkness. It is well illustrated in the leaflets of clover and other leguminous plants.

Definition of Nyctitropism

1. Noun. (botany) (alternative name of nyctinasty) ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Nyctitropism

nyctalopic
nyctalopy
nyctanopia
nyctemeral
nycterine
nycterohemeral
nycthemera
nycthemeral
nycthemeron
nycthemerons
nyctibune
nyctinastic
nyctinastism
nyctinasty
nyctitropic
nyctitropism (current term)
nycto-
nyctohemeral
nyctophile
nyctophiles
nyctophilia
nyctophobia
nyctophobic
nycturia
nye
nyed
nyem
nyems
nyentek
nyerereite

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