"polarotaxis" meaning in All languages combined

See polarotaxis on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: polaro- + -taxis Etymology templates: {{confix|en|polaro|taxis}} polaro- + -taxis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polarotaxis (uncountable)
  1. (biology) orientation of an organism in line with the plane of polarization of polarized light Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology

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