An innate behaviour in which a directed movement either to or away from a stimulus is shown is:
Correct answer: B. Taxis
- A. Kinesis
- B. Taxis
- C. Reflex
- D. Instinct
Explanation
Taxis is a directed movement toward or away from a stimulus, such as movement toward light or away from a harmful chemical. Kinesis changes the rate or pattern of movement without giving it a specific direction.
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