n. 【生物学】向热[温]性,趋热性。 negative thermotropism 背热性,负向热性。 positive thermotropism 向热性,正向热性。 thermotropic adj.
an orienting response to warmth
Thermotropism or thermotropic movement is the movement of a plant or plant part in response to changes in temperature. A common example is the curling of Rhododendron leaves in response to cold temperatures.