infotaxis

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any searching strategy in which there is sparse information, especially a strategy used by biological organisms to zigzag towards the source of an odour based on sporadic clues.

Etymology

Prefix from English taxis (arrangment of parts).

Origin

English

taxis

Gloss

arrangment of parts

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