photolocation

noun

photolocation

noun

Etymology From photo- + location.

1

Biology, Ichthyology, Natural sciences, Zoology The ability to use light to locate objects in the environment.

Derived terms: active photolocation, diurnal active photolocation, nocturnal active photolocation
Related terms: echolocation
Hypernyms: vision

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