Kinesis
- Pronunciation
- /ki-NEE-sis/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Kinesis
- Plural
- Kineses
Definition
A class of orientation behavior characterized by undirected movements in which the frequency of turning (klinokinesis) or speed of movement (orthokinesis) is related to the intensity of the stimulation.
Etymology
From Greek 'kinesis', meaning 'movement'.
Example
Kinesis allows organisms to move away from a potentially harmful stimulus.
Related Terms
- Movement
- Stimulation