thigmotaxis|thigmotaxes in English

noun

movement of an organism toward or away from a source of mechanical stimulation (Biology)

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1. Thigmotaxis, combined with poor swimming ability of embryos, appears to eliminate the possibility that lake charr embryos will effectively avoid the acidic runoff water that enters the rubble of spawning sites during snowmelt.