What is another word for phototropism?
Pronunciation: [fˌə͡ʊtə͡ʊtɹˈə͡ʊpɪzəm] (IPA) 
Phototropism refers to the phenomenon of plants growing in response to light. Synonyms for phototropism include heliotropism, which refers specifically to plants that turn towards the sun, and phototaxis, which refers to the movement of an organism in response to light. Another synonym is photosensitivity, which is the sensitivity of an organism to light. Photoperiodism is also related, as it refers to the response of plants to the length of day and night through changes in growth and development. These synonyms are important in the study of plant physiology and have practical implications in agriculture and horticulture.
