Fly larvae (maggots) move away from a bright source of light. This is an example of a ___________?
Correct answer: A. Taxis
- A. Taxis
- B. Reflex (involuntary movement)
- C. Kinesis
- D. Transverse orientation (Keeping a fix angle on a distance)
Explanation
Movement of an organism directionally toward or away from a stimulus is taxis; movement away from light is specifically negative phototaxis. Kinesis changes movement rate or activity without directional orientation.
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