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ISBN: 9781259853197
Author: Robert Brooker
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Introduction: Geotaxis is a directed movement of living organism or cell in response to the force of gravity. It can be directed towards or away from the external stimulus.
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