# photoreception

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌfəʊtə(ʊ)ɹɪˈsɛpʃn̩/

## Definitions
1. The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposes

## Etymology
From photo- + reception.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/photoreception