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(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night
- The zoo had a special exhibit featuring nocturnal animals, with dim lighting to mimic their natural environment.
- Nocturnal predators like owls and foxes rely on their keen senses to locate prey under the cover of night.
- Bats are nocturnal creatures, sleeping during the day and becoming active after sunset.
- Mosquitoes are notorious nocturnal pests, becoming most active after dusk.
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related to or happening during the night
- The nocturnal sounds of crickets and frogs filled the air as darkness fell.
- Night blooming flowers have adapted to attract pollinators during the nocturnal hours.
- Nocturnal navigation can be challenging for humans without artificial lighting.
- Some people prefer nocturnal activities like stargazing or night photography.
- She enjoyed the quiet and solitude of her nocturnal walks, finding peace in the stillness of the night.