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What happens to the moonflower (i) during daytime, and (ii) at night? What is this phenomenon known as?

(i) The petals of moon flower get closed during the daytime because of bright light.

(ii) The petals of moon flower get opened at night because of dark. This phenomenon is known as photonasty.


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