adjective
- of, relating to, or exhibiting geotaxis; moving in response to the force of gravity
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- The geotactic behavior of earthworms causes them to burrow downward into the soil.
- Larvae exhibit geotactic responses that help them orient themselves in their environment.
- Scientists study geotactic movements to understand how organisms sense gravity.
- The geotactic response ensures that roots grow downward and shoots grow upward in plants.