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negative gravitaxis

Known as: negative taxis in response to gravitytaxis in response to gravitational stimulus, negative gravitactic behavior, negative geotactic behaviour 
The directed movement of a motile cell or organism away from the source of gravity. [GOC:jid]
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2018
2018
Euhaplorchis californiensis Cercariae Exhibit Positive Phototaxis and Negative Geotaxis
Abstract Parasites often use external cues to identify and move toward environments where they are likely to encounter suitable… 
2010
2010
Molecular characterization of a calmodulin involved in the signal transduction chain of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis
The unicellular flagellate Euglena gracilis shows a negative gravitactic behavior. This is based on physiological mechanisms… 
2004
2004
Bioconvective pattern formation of Tetrahymena under altered gravity
SUMMARY Bioconvection is a result of the negative gravitactic behavior of microorganisms. When the top-heavy density gradient… 
2003
2003
Prospects for Studying Negative Gravitaxis in Paramecium using Magnetic Field Gradient Levitation
A method for applying a coating liquid and a method for forming a coating liquid application device are taught. According to the… 
2003
2003
Gravitactic signal transduction elements in astasia longa investigated during parabolic flights
Euglena gracilis and its close relative Astasia longa show a pronounced negative gravitactic behavior. Many experiments revealed… 
2002
2002
Physiological characterization of gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis.
The motile, unicellular freshwater flagellate Euglena gracilis uses external stimuli, like gravity, light or oxygen pressure in… 
2002
2002
High-energy carbon ion irradiation and the inhibition of negative gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis Z
Purpose : To study the effects of high-energy carbon ion irradiation on negative gravitaxis in the photosynthetic flagellate… 
2002
2002
Protection of negative gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis Z against gamma-ray irradiation by Trolox C.
The protective effects of Trolox on the inhibition of negative gravitaxis in Euglena gracilis exposed to 200 Gy 60Co gamma-rays… 
1988
1988
Negative Geotaxis in Sea Urchin Larvae: A Possible Role of Mechanoreception in the Late Stages of Development
Summary Negative geotactic behaviour of sea urchin larvae at various developmental stages from blastula to pluteus was analysed… 
1977
1977
Negative Geotaxis of Zoospores of the Fungus Phytophthora
Ho & Hickman (1967a) found that zoospores of Phytophthora megasperma in an aqueous suspension accumulated just below the surface… 
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