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Gravireception

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graviceptionnoun(biology) The detection of the Earth's gravitational field by an organism
gravireactionnounreaction to gravity, such as gravitropism in a plant
graviproprioceptionnoun(biology) proprioception via the sensing of the effects of gravity (weight) on body parts
gravitropynounAlternative form of gravitropism. [(biology, botany) a plant's ability to change its growth in response to gravity]
magnetoreceptionnounAlternative form of magnetoception. [(biology, physics) The ability of birds or other animals to detect magnetic fields as an aid to navigation.]
magnetoperceptionnoun(biology) The perception, by an organism, of a magnetic field
magnetoceptionnoun(biology, physics) The ability of birds or other animals to detect magnetic fields as an aid to navigation.
electroceptionnounElectroreception.
hygroreceptionnounThe ability of some insects to detect changes in the moisture content of their environment
electroreceptionnounThe biological ability to perceive electrical impulses, used for electrolocation and electrocommunication and particularly common among aquatic creatures (since salt water is a more efficient conductor than air).
photoreceptionnoun(biology) The absorption of light energy by plants and animals, and its utilization for biologically important purposes
geotaxisnoun(biology) A living creature's ability to move by orienting itself by gravitational forces.
hygrosensationnoun(biology) The ability of some animals to detect variation in humidity
biomagnetismnoun(biology) The production or detection of a magnetic field by a living organism.
magnetosensationnoun(biology) The ability of an animal to detect magnetic fields, and to react accordingly
geomalismnoun(obsolete, biology) geotropism
xenosensingnoun(biology) The detection of "foreign" material.
geotropismnoun(biology) The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards).
osmoreceptionnounThe action of an osmoreceptor
bioreadingnoun(science fiction) A measurement of the presence and properties of a living thing.

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