The thigmotaxis response in rats causes them to naturally
A) burrow into the dirt to hide.
B) freeze and attempt to blend into the surrounding environment.
C) emit a pungent odor.
D) run to a wall or other object on the perimeter of their environment.

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Thigmotaxis refers to an organism's response to touch or physical contact with its environment, often seen in animals as a tendency to stay close to walls or other physical barriers. In rats, this manifests as a natural inclination to run to a wall or other object on the perimeter of their environment, which is thought to be a defensive behavior to protect against predators.

The Thigmotaxis Response in Rats Causes Them to Naturally