Phonotaxis
- Pronunciation
- /fuh-no-TAKS-iss/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Phonotaxis
- Plural
- Phonotaxes
Definition
The behavioral response of an organism to sound.
Etymology
From Greek 'phone', meaning 'sound', and 'taxis', meaning 'arrangement' or 'movement'.
Example
Many insects, such as moths and crickets, exhibit phonotaxis, moving towards or away from sounds depending on their mating calls.
Related Terms
- Sound
- Hearing
- Communication