Male moths are able to sense pheromones released by females of their species through chemoreceptors on their antennae. When female pheromones are detected the males alter their flight pattern and follow the increasing concentration gradient of the signal until they reach the female to mate. This is an example of:

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This is an example of taxis, which is a directed movement towards or away from a stimulus. In this case, the male moths are moving towards the female pheromones. Kinesis is a random movement in response to a stimulus, and learning and conditioning involve more complex forms of behavior modification that are not demonstrated in this scenario.

Male Moths Are Able to Sense Pheromones Released by Females