biotaxis

bi·o·tax·is

(bī'ō-tak'sis), 1. The classification of living beings according to their anatomic characteristics. 2. Synonym(s): cytoclesis [bio- + G. taxis, arrangement]

biotaxis

(bī″ō-tăk′sĭs) [″ + taxis, arrangement] Movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus.