About The Word Thigmotaxis
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Thigmotaxis
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What's The Definition Of Thigmotaxis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Thigmotaxis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Thigmotaxis: See Also | Thigmotaxis In Webster's Dictionary \Thig`mo*tax"is\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? touch + ? an
arranging.] (Physiol.)
The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting,
and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance.
Note: When the movement is away from the touching body, it is
{negative thigmotaxis}; when towards it, {positive
thigmotaxis}.
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