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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
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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.
Quick, get under the slug! AYDIN 2007
jeffazi commented on the word thigmokinetic
refers to animals/organisms/things that move forward until they bump into something, then change direction.
October 31, 2007
john commented on the word thigmokinetic
Absolutely fantastic word! Describes well my general approach to life.
November 1, 2007
reesetee commented on the word thigmokinetic
Ha! I was just going to say that it sounds like some people I know. :-)
November 1, 2007