Chemokinesis

/ˌkɛmoʊkɪˈnɛsɪs/ noun

Movement or activity in an organism triggered by chemical stimuli, though the movement direction is not oriented toward or away from the chemical source.

From 'chemo-' (chemical) + 'kinesis' (movement). Greek roots describe movement caused by chemicals, distinct from 'chemotaxis' where movement is directed.

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