Meaning Of The Word Rheotaxis

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What's The Definition Of Rheotaxis?

rheotaxis in American English
a positive, or negative, response of a freely moving organism to flow with, or against, a current of water, air, etc.
noun: oriented movement of an organism in response to a current of fluid, esp. water

rheotaxis in British English
noun: movement of an organism towards or away from a current of water

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