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Turning or bending at night into special positions.

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  1. a. Turning or bending at night into special positions.
  2. Turning or bending at night into special positions. Note: Nyctitropic movements of plants usually consist in a folding or drooping of the leaves, the advantage being in lessening the radiation of heat.
  3. a. Turning or bending at night into special positions.