"photophilic" meaning in English

See photophilic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more photophilic [comparative], most photophilic [superlative]
Etymology: From photo- + -philic. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|photo-|-philic}} photo- + -philic Head templates: {{en-adj}} photophilic (comparative more photophilic, superlative most photophilic)
  1. (biology) That thrives in bright sunlight Categories (topical): Biology

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