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Definition of negative thigmotaxis

negative thigmotaxis
Thigmotaxis Thig`mo*tax"is, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? touch + ? an arranging.] (Physiol.) The property possessed by living protoplasm of contracting, and thus moving, when touched by a solid or fluid substance. Note: When the movement is away from the touching body, it is negative thigmotaxis; when towards it, positive thigmotaxis.

Meaning of negative thigmotaxis from wikipedia

- some species, thigmotaxis plays a role in social behaviors, such as group cohesion and territory establishment. In some species, thigmotaxis plays a role...
- mani****tion induces more risk taking behaviour like positive geotaxis and negative thigmotaxis. This change in behaviour is unlikely to be caused solely by the...
- light) Rheotaxis (by fluid flow) Thermotaxis (by changes in temperature) Thigmotaxis (by physical contact) Depending on the type of sensory organs present...
- MDMA-induced prosocial behavior, although it produced potentially confounding thigmotaxis (hyperactivity at periphery of testing chamber) as well. Conversely,...
- locomotion and a preference to stay close to the walls of the field (thigmotaxis). The open field is an arena with walls to prevent escape. Commonly,...
- dominant-negative manner by suppressing their heterodimerization partners through the HLH domains. This protein may play a role in negatively regulating...