There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
PHOTIC
photic
(adjective) of or relating to or caused by light
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
photic (comparative more photic, superlative most photic)
Of, related to, or irradiated by light; especially describing that part of the near-surface ocean is which photosynthesis is possible.
Source: Wiktionary
Pho"tic, a. Etym: [Gr. (Physiol.)
Definition: Relating to the production of light by the lower animals.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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