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Phototaxis: Microbial

Paul R. Fisher

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Abstract Phototaxis in its broadest sense is light‐regulated movement of motile organisms (microorganisms in the case of microbial phototaxis), usually resulting in their attraction to (positive phototaxis) or avoidance of (negative phototaxis) illuminated regions.

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Abstract Phototaxis in its broadest sense is light‐regulated movement of motile organisms (microorganisms in the case of microbial phototaxis), usually resulting in their attraction to (positive phototaxis) or avoidance of (negative phototaxis) illuminated regions.

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Abstract Phototaxis in its broadest sense is light‐regulated movement of motile organisms (microorganisms in the case of microbial phototaxis), usually resulting in their attraction to (positive phototaxis) or avoidance of (negative phototaxis) illuminated regions.

Key concepts: Phototaxis, Biology, Attraction, Botany, Linguistics, Philosophy

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