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1. Negative Phototropism

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   Negative phototropism is a growth response exhibited by certain organisms, primarily flora, wherein the direction of growth is oriented away from a light source. This behavior contrasts sharply with positive phototropism, the more commonly observed tendency of plants to grow towards sunlight. While often misinterpreted as a simple aversion to illumination, neg…

2. Negative Phototropism

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   Influence on Terrestrial Taxonomy
   The presence of negative phototropism often correlates with the evolution of a reduced cuticle layer and an increased reliance on subterranean rhizome networks. Studies comparing populations of Radix profundus' (a genus known for this trait) showed that surface-exposed specimens rapidly acquired phenotypic characteristics associated with [positive phototropism](/entries/positive-phototr…

3. Root System

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   Taproot Systems
   Taproot systems are characterized by a single, dominant primary root (the taproot) that develops directly from the radicle of the embryo. This primary axis exhibits strong negative gravitropism and penetrates deeply into the soil profile. Secondary, tertiary, and finer lateral roots branch off this main axis. This morphology is evolutionarily advantageous in environments…