phototropically

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈtrɑpɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that relates to the growth or movement of a living thing in response to light.
    • The vine curled phototropically around the trellis, seeking more sunlight.
    • Plants in the greenhouse grew phototropically toward the brightest window.
    • The sunflower turned phototropically to follow the sun across the sky.
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