"photoreceptive" meaning in English

See photoreceptive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From photo- + receptive. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|photo|receptive}} photo- + receptive Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} photoreceptive (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Absorbing and using light, especially for sensory purposes Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: photoreceptivity Related terms: photoreception, photoreceptor, photosensitive
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