What does thigmokinesis mean?
Thigmokinesis means (biology) movement in response to touch.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(biology) movement in response to touch.
Use thigmokinesis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Thigmokinesis means (biology) movement in response to touch.
Common synonyms include thigmotaxis.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use thigmokinesis where its definition matches the intended context.
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