apheliotropism
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Both heliotropism and apheliotropism represent directional growth responses in plants, though the former is towards the light and the latter is away from it.
Definition:The growth or orientation of organisms in response to light, usually towards the light source.
From heliotropism
Example:The less common away-tropism in some plants includes apheliotropism, guiding growth away from the sun.
Definition:A growth response in which a plant or other organism grows away from the source or stimulus, such as light.
From away-tropism
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