Aerotropic

/ˌɛəroʊˈtrɑːpɪk/ adjective

Relating to or exhibiting aerotropism, the directional movement or growth response of an organism in relation to air or air currents.

From aero- (air) + -tropic (turning toward or responding to). This botanical/biological term developed as scientists observed how plants and organisms respond to moving air and gases.

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