Chemokinetic

/ˌkɛmoʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or causing movement or increased activity in response to chemical stimuli without directed movement.

Etymology

From 'chemokinesis' + '-ic' (adjectival suffix). Describes the quality or characteristic of chemical-induced movement without directional orientation.

Kelly Says

Chemokinetic responses show that organisms don't need to be smart to react to their environment—just chemicals touching sensory cells causes movement, the most basic form of chemical communication in nature.

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