Definition

The movement of an organism in response to changes in temperature, often to maintain a suitable body temperature.

Example

Some animals exhibit thermotaxis by moving towards warmer areas when they are cold.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thermotaxis?

Yeah, it's about how organisms move in response to temperature changes, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how some creatures can sense heat and move accordingly.

I know! Nature has some amazing ways to adapt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thermotaxis → It is formed from "thermo-" (from Greek "thermos", meaning heat) and "taxis" (from Greek "taxis", meaning arrangement or order). The word "thermotaxis" refers to the movement or orientation of an organism in response to heat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heat' ('thermo-') guiding the 'arrangement' or movement ('taxis') of an organism — that's how thermotaxis describes movement in response to temperature.

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