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Noun: nyctitropism  nik'ti-tru,pi-zum
  1. The tendency of certain plant parts, especially leaves, to assume different positions at night or in darkness
    "The nyctitropism of some legume leaves helps reduce water loss"

Derived forms: nyctitropisms

Encyclopedia: Nyctitropism