Nyctinasty Definition

nĭktĭ-năstē
noun
A diurnal movement of plant parts, such as the opening during the day and closing during the night of certain flowers.
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Origin of Nyctinasty

  • Greek nux nukt- night nekw-t- in Indo-European roots –nasty

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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