Como Pronunciar "photophygous"
word
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Definição
Describes an organism that avoids light or prefers to live in shaded or dark environments.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌfoʊtəˈfaɪɡəs
Inglês Britânico
ˌfəʊtəˈfaɪɡəs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
foh-tuh-FY-guhs
UK
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Ouça em Contexto
Some mushrooms are photophygous and grow only in dark forests.
A photophygous animal hides during the day and comes out at night.
Ferns in caves are often photophygous.
The scientist explained that the insect's photophygous behavior helps it avoid predators.