Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the positioning of organisms or populations in relation to the Earth’s gravitational field or other spatial factors.

“The geotactic behavior of the bacteria was studied in a laboratory experiment.”

2. noun

a force or tendency that influences the distribution or positioning of organisms or populations in relation to the Earth’s gravitational field or other spatial factors.

“The geotactic force is believed to play a crucial role in the migration patterns of certain species.”