The behavior shown by pillbugs in the choice chamber - moving toward higher humidity - is being identified.
Which term best describes this behavior?
- A
Phototaxis
- B
Negative geotaxis
- C
Chemotaxis
- Dcheck_circle
Positive hydrotaxis (or kinesis)
Explanation
Movement toward humidity/water is hydrotaxis (or hydrokinesis if the animal simply slows in moist conditions and accumulates there). Either describes the moisture-seeking behavior demonstrated.