are decreasingly active as humidity increases.]] For the band, see Kinesis . For the ergonomic keyboard, see Kinesis . Kinesis, like a taxis, is a movement or activity of a cell or an organism in response to a stimulus. However, unlike taxis, the response to the stimulus provided (such as humidity, light intensity or ambient temperature) is non-directional. The two main types of kineses include: Orthokinesis: in which the speed of movement of the individual is dependent upon the intensity of the stimulus. Take, for example, the locomotor activity of a woodlouse in relation to temperature. With increased humidity there is an increase in the percentage time that the woodlouse will remain stationary. Klinokinesis: in which the frequency or rate of turning is proportional to stimulus intensity. Both orthokinesis and klinokineses result in aggregations. Howe

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