thigmotaxis
[thig″mo-tak´sis] taxis in response to contact. adj.,
adj thigmotac´tic, thigmotax´ic.
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thig·mo·tax·is
(thig'mō-tak'sis), A form of barotaxis; denoting the reaction of plant or animal protoplasm to contact with a solid body. Compare:
thigmotropism.
[G. thigma, touch, + taxis, orderly arrangement]
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thigmotaxis
(thĭg′mə-tăk′sĭs)n. Movement of an organism in response to contact with a solid body.
thig′mo·tac′tic (-tăk′tĭk) adj.
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thig·mo·tax·is
(thig'mō-tak'sis) A form of barotaxis; denoting the reaction of plant or animal protoplasm to contact with a solid body.
Compare:
thigmotropism[G. thigma, touch, + taxis, orderly arrangement]
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