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Movement

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motility)

Motility is a biological term which refers to the ability to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process. Most animals are motile but the term applies to unicellular and simple multicellular organisms, as well as to some mechanisms of fluid flow in multicellular organs, in addition to animal locomotion. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Physiological functions
Kinesis
Lococmotion
Taxis
Tropisms
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Motility

Approved Date
07-Jun-2013

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