thigmotaxis

Term ID

GO:0001966

Synonyms

• taxis in response to mechanical stimulus
• taxis in response to touch stimulus
• thigmotactic behavior
• wall-following behavior

Definition

The directed movement of an organism along a spatial gradient of mechanical contact with solid surfaces, typically manifested as a preference for maintaining proximity to walls, edges, or boundaries. (3)

References

Ontology

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