photophobic
adjective
pho·to·pho·bic
ˌfō-tə-ˈfō-bik 
1
a
: shunning or avoiding light
b
: growing best under reduced illumination
2
: of or relating to photophobia
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In the case of slime mold, which is photophobic, the presence of light will slow down the electrical activity, creating a more sluggish beat.
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Liz Stinson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2015
Liz Stinson, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2015
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photophobic
adjective
pho·to·pho·bic
-ˈfō-bik
1
: shunning or avoiding light
2
: of or relating to photophobia
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