Excitorepellency
- Pronunciation
- /eks-si-tor-e-pel-len-see/
- Category
- Behavior
- Plural
- Excitorepellencies
Definition
A term used to describe a response where an organism exhibits both excitation and repulsion in reaction to a stimulus.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin words 'excitare' meaning 'to excite' and 'pellere' meaning 'to repel'.
Example
Some insects exhibit excitorepellency, where they are initially attracted to a potential food source but then move away after a short time.
Related Terms
- Attraction
- Repulsion
- Behavioral responses