thermotaxis
/ˌθɜrmoʊˈtæksɪs/
noun
- The movement or orientation of an organism or cell in response to heat or temperature changes.
- The study of thermotaxis is important for understanding how cells navigate their surroundings.
- Thermotaxis helps certain bacteria find warm environments where they can thrive.
- Some insects use thermotaxis to locate warm-blooded hosts.