thigmotaxis

[ thig-muh-tak-sis ]

noun

, Biology.

1. movement of an organism toward or away from any object that provides a mechanical stimulus.

thigmotaxis

/ ˌθɪɡməˈtæksɪs /

noun

1. another name for stereotaxis

Derived Forms

• ˌthigmoˈtactically, adverb
• ˌthigmoˈtactic, adjective

Other Words From

• thig·mo·tac·tic [thig-m, uh, -, tak, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thigmotaxis¹

1895–1900; < Greek thígm ( a ) touch + -o- + -taxis

Word History and Origins

Origin of thigmotaxis¹

C19: from Greek thigma touch + -taxis