Photophobic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That thrives at a relatively low light level.
  2. 2
    of, relating to, or exhibiting photophobia.

    "The maggots are photophobic: light drives them into the deepest corners of the wound, which is where they need to be."

Example

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"The maggots are photophobic: light drives them into the deepest corners of the wound, which is where they need to be."

Etymology

From photo- + -phobic.

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