TAXIS AND KINESIS

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Taxis response

Movement in a specific direction

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Positive and negative taxis

Towards or away from stimulus

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Example of positive chemotaxis

Mobile bacteria moving to area of higher glucose concentration

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Kinesis response

Movement in random directions

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Kinesis example

Placing woodlouse in dry area- will move rapidly to increase chance of getting to wet area