Definition

The process by which living organisms detect and respond to light, important for vision in animals and growth in plants.

Example

Photoreception is essential for many animals to navigate their environment and for plants to grow towards sunlight.

Conversation

Did you know that our eyes use photoreception to see light?

Really? I never thought about how complex that process is.

Yeah, it's fascinating how animals and plants also rely on photoreception for survival.

That makes sense! It’s amazing how interconnected everything is in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photoreception → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "reception" (from Latin "receptio", meaning to receive). The word describes the process of receiving or detecting light.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being 'received' ('reception') — that's what photoreception means.

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