scototaxis

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

scoto- +‎ taxis

Noun[edit]

scototaxis (countable and uncountable, plural scototaxes)

  1. (biology) A preference for, and subsequent movement towards darkness.
    Antonym: phototaxis

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