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trophotaxis

noun
troph·​o·​tax·​is | \ -ˈtaksə̇s\
plural trophotaxes\ -​kËŒsÄ“z \

Definition of trophotaxis

: a chemotaxis in which the stimulating agent may serve as food to the organism

First Known Use of trophotaxis

1892, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for trophotaxis

New Latin, from troph- + -taxis

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