photoreception
nounUK /ˌfəʊtə(ʊ)ɹɪˈsɛpʃn̩/ · US /ˌfoʊtəɹəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/
Etymology From photo- + reception.
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Biology, Natural sciences Usually The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposes
- Related terms
- photorespiration, photosynthesis, phototropism