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  • The attempts of these isopods to crawl under the slug when the rock is lifted up is an example of thigmokinetic behavior.

    Archive 2007-10-01 AYDIN 2007

  • The attempts of these isopods to crawl under the slug when the rock is lifted up is an example of thigmokinetic behavior.

    Quick, get under the slug! AYDIN 2007

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  • refers to animals/organisms/things that move forward until they bump into something, then change direction.

    October 31, 2007

  • Absolutely fantastic word! Describes well my general approach to life.

    November 1, 2007

  • Ha! I was just going to say that it sounds like some people I know. :-)

    November 1, 2007