anemotropism

noun
an·​e·​mot·​ro·​pism | \ ˌanəˈmä‧trəˌpizəm\
plural -s

Definition of anemotropism

: a tropism in which a current of air is the orienting factor (as in flies poised facing the wind)

First Known Use of anemotropism

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anemotropism

anem- + tropism

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