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  1. Kinesis

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    Klinokinesis describes a change in the frequency or duration of turning behavior in response to stimulus intensity. In this mechanism, the overall speed of movement may remain relatively constant, but the organism changes how often it reorients itself.
    If a stimulus is favorable (e.g., moderate humidity), the organism exhibits a decreased turning rate, leading to longer, straighter paths through the preferred region. If the stimulus is unfavorable (e.g…