Thermotaxis
- Pronunciation
- /ther-mo-taxis/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Thermotaxis
- Plural
- Thermotaxes
Definition
The movement of an organism in response to a temperature gradient.
Etymology
From Greek 'thermo-', meaning 'heat', and 'taxis', meaning 'arrangement'.
Example
Many insects exhibit thermotaxis, seeking warmer temperatures for optimal development.
Related Terms
- Temperature
- Response
- Movement