galvanotaxis
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of galvanotaxis
From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at galvano-, -taxis
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“Fish that encounter electricity go through a process called galvanotaxis that immobilizes the muscles, physically stopping the fish from moving through the barrier. The process can be lethal,” says Mark Cornish, a supervisory Corps biologist.
From Scientific American • Sep. 20, 2017
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