It's possible you might be thinking of:
* "Wafting" of a scent: This is used to describe the movement of odor molecules in the air, which can be detected by our sense of smell. In biology, this is relevant to how animals communicate through scent marking or how flowers attract pollinators.
* "Wafting" of flagella: Flagella are whip-like structures that allow some bacteria and other single-celled organisms to move. They can "waft" back and forth to propel the organism through its environment.
If you could provide more context about where you encountered the term "waft" in biology, I might be able to give you a more accurate answer.