Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scoto

adjective
/ˈskoʊ.toʊ/
Definition
A term used in discussions of the scientific study of light and optics.
Examples
  • The scoto aspect of the experiment revealed interesting reactions in various organisms.
  • In scoto conditions, many plants undergo unique adaptations that allow them to thrive.
Meaning
Related to darkness or the absence of light; often used in the context of light perception in biological research.
Synonyms
  • dark
  • dim
  • gloomy
  • obscure