Chemokinesis
- Pronunciation
- /kee-moh-kih-NEE-sis/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Chemokinesis
- Plural
- Chemokineses
Definition
Random movement of an organism or cell in response to a chemical stimulus, where the movement is not directional but increases in activity or frequency of turning in reaction to the stimulus.
Etymology
From Greek 'chem' meaning 'chemical' and 'kinesis' meaning 'movement'.
Example
Chemokinesis helps certain insects locate various chemical cues in their environment.