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Definition of Nyctitropic

Nyctitropic
Nyctitropic Nyc`ti*trop"ic, a. [From Gr. ?, ?, night + ? turning.] (Bot.) Turning or bending at night into special positions. Note: Nyctitropic movements of plants usually consist in a folding or drooping of the leaves, the advantage being in lessening the radiation of heat.

Meaning of Nyctitropic from wikipedia

- Cir****nutation: Sleep or Nyctitropic Movements, Their Use: Sleep of Cotyledons Chapter 7: Modified Cir****nutation: Nyctitropic or Sleep Movements of Leaves...