kineses
/kɪˈnisiz/
noun
- Movements or responses of an organism that are not directed toward or away from a stimulus, but are random or undirected (plural of kinesis).
- Scientists study kineses to understand how simple organisms react to changes in light or humidity.
- Unlike taxis, kineses do not involve moving toward or away from a stimulus.
- The kineses of the woodlice increased when the environment became drier.