GALVANOTROPIC REACTION
\ɡˌalvɐnətɹˈɒpɪk ɹɪˈakʃən], \ɡˌalvɐnətɹˈɒpɪk ɹɪˈakʃən], \ɡ_ˌa_l_v_ɐ_n_ə_t_ɹ_ˈɒ_p_ɪ_k ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A phenomenon observed by L. Hermann in small aquatic animals placed in a vessel through which a galvanic current is made to pass. After a few violent movements they place themselves in the direction of the galvanic current, with the head directed toward the anode, and remain motionless while the current is passing.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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