skotomorphogenesis

noun

The development of a seedling in the dark.

Opposite
photomorphogenesis
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Meanings

nounskotomorphogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe development of a seedling in the dark.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
photomorphogenesis

Origin

From skoto- + morphogenesis.

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APA

skotomorphogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skotomorphogenesis

MLA

“skotomorphogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skotomorphogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “skotomorphogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skotomorphogenesis.

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