Entity: KINESIS
KINESIS refers to the movement of an organism or cell in response to a stimulus, without a specific direction. It is a behavioral response that is not oriented towards the source of stimulation.
KINESIS
Etymology
The term 'kinesis' originates from the Greek word 'kīnēsis,' meaning 'movement.'
Definition
KINESIS refers to a movement that lacks directional orientation and depends upon the intensity of stimulation. It is a behavioral response of a cell or an organism to a stimulus, but not directionally oriented towards the source of stimulation.
Historical Context
The concept of kinesis has been studied in biology to understand how organisms and cells respond to external stimuli without a specific direction of movement.
Cultural Significance
KINESIS plays a crucial role in the survival and adaptation of organisms in their environment by enabling them to react to various stimuli.
Related Concepts
- Taxis: Movement of an organism towards or away from a stimulus
- Phototaxis: Movement in response to light
See Also
A movement that lacks directional orientation and depends upon the intensity of stimulation.