Chemotaxy

/ˈkiːmoʊtæksi/ noun

Definition

Another term for chemotaxis; the directed movement or arrangement of organisms or cells in response to chemical stimuli.

Etymology

Variant form of chemotaxis, using -taxy (from Greek taxis 'movement in order') as an alternative suffix. Less common than chemotaxis but used synonymously.

Kelly Says

Whether scientists call it chemotaxis or chemotaxy, they're describing the same remarkable phenomenon—life reading chemical messages to navigate its world with precision.

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