hydrotaxis

/hɪˌdrɒtækˈsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The response of an organism to water, especially the tendency to move towards or away from it.

“The plant’s hydrotaxis allowed it to grow towards the water source.”

Synonyms

  • chemotaxis
  • nematotaxis

Antonyms

  • hydrometry
  • hydrophobia