FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term thermotaxis ID (Ontology) GO:0043052 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The directed movement of a motile cell or organism in response to a temperature gradient. Movement may be towards either a higher or lower temperature.
Also Known As"taxis in response to temperature stimulus"
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     involved_in | thermotaxis
 NOT | involved_in | thermotaxis
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response to external stimulus
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response to abiotic stimulus          |
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locomotion                            |
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                                      thermotaxis  18 rec.
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Wikipedia:Thermotaxis