How to Pronounce "photophygous"
word
foh-tuh-FY-guhs
foh-tuh-FY-guhs
Definition
Describes an organism that avoids light or prefers to live in shaded or dark environments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfoʊtəˈfaɪɡəs
British English
ˌfəʊtəˈfaɪɡəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
foh-tuh-FY-guhs
UK
foh-tuh-FY-guhs
Listen in Context
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.