trophotropic

• Adjetivo pouco comum que se refere a um estado ou processo fisiológico que favorece o repouso, a digestão e a conservação de energia, frequentemente associado ao sistema nervoso parassimpático.

An obsolete adjective relating to a physiological state or process that promotes rest, digestion, and energy conservation, often associated with the parasympathetic nervous system.

1. Relating to trophotropismC2formalscientific

   Describing an organism's growth or movement in response to a nutritional stimulus, such as the presence of food.

   Trofortrópico

   • The trophotropic response of the fungus was observed when it grew towards the nutrient-rich agar.
   • Certain bacteria exhibit trophotropic behavior, moving towards higher concentrations of glucose.
   • The plant's roots showed a trophotropic reaction, extending towards the fertilizer patch.