Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

taxis

Noun

/ˈtæksɪs/

Definition

Taxis is a term used in biology that refers to the movement of an organism in response to a stimulus.

Examples

The geese showed a clear taxis towards the sunlight, flocking together on the sunny side of the field.
In a classic experiment, insects demonstrated positive taxis by moving towards a sugar solution.
Plants exhibit phototaxis, bending towards the light source as they grow.

Meaning

It describes how living things, like animals and plants, orient themselves or move towards or away from various environmental factors such as light, heat, or chemicals.