What is kenisis?

Kinesis refers to animal behavior that involves oriented or directed movement in response to a stimulus. It is a type of taxis that involves directional movement toward or away from a stimulus, such as light, gravity, or a chemical gradient. Kinesis is distinct from taxes, which involve orientation and subsequent locomotion along a specific pathway toward or away from the stimulus.

Examples of kinesis include:

* Positive kineses - Movements toward a stimulus, such as movement toward a light source (phototaxis) or movement toward food (chemotaxis).

* Negative kineses - Movements away from a stimulus, such as movement away from a loud noise (phonokinesis) or movement away from a dangerous predator (thigmotaxis).

Kinesis is a fundamental behavioral response observed in various animal species, ranging from simple organisms like bacteria and protozoa to more complex animals like insects and mammals.