Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

negative phototaxis

Term ID
GO:0046957
Synonyms
  • negative phototactic behavior
  • negative phototactic behaviour
  • negative taxis in response to light
Definition
The directed movement of a cell or organism away from a source of light.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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