rheotaxis
noun
rheo·tax·is
ˌrē-ə-ˈtak-səs 
plural rheotaxes
-ˌsēz
: a taxis in which mechanical stimulation by a stream of fluid (as water) is the directive factor
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“Rheotaxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rheotaxis. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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