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Kinesis

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinesis_%28biology%29)

Kinesis, like a taxis, is a movement or activity of a cell or an organism in response to a stimulus. However, unlike taxis, the response to the stimulus provided (such as gas exposure, light intensity or ambient temperature) is non-directional. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Movement
N/ALococmotion
Stimuli

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Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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