Definition

The influence of changing temperatures on living organisms, particularly how plants respond to the regular changes in temperature that occur between day and night.

Example

Thermoperiodism plays a crucial role in how plants adapt to seasonal temperature variations.

Conversation

Have you heard about thermoperiodism and how it affects plants?

Yeah, I read that it helps them respond to temperature changes throughout the day.

It's fascinating how they adapt to both day and night temperatures with thermoperiodism.

Absolutely! Nature has such incredible ways of maintaining balance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thermoperiodism is formed from "thermo-" (from Greek "thermos", meaning heat) and "periodos" (from Greek, meaning a cycle or period). The word describes the response of organisms to the combination of temperature and light cycles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heat' ('thermo-') and 'cycles' ('periodos') to remember that thermoperiodism refers to how living things respond to changes in temperature and light over time.

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