diurnals
/daɪˈɜrnəlz/
noun
- Animals that are active during the daytime.
- In the zoo, the diurnals are on display during visiting hours, while nocturnal animals rest.
- The forest is full of diurnals like squirrels and butterflies that thrive in daylight.
- Many birds are diurnals, hunting for food only when the sun is up.
- Plants whose flowers open during the day and close at night.
- Unlike night-blooming jasmine, these diurnals close up as soon as the sun sets.
- The field was filled with diurnals, their petals wide open under the midday sun.
- Gardeners often choose diurnals like morning glories for their bright daytime blooms.