Pheromone

usgb/ˈfɛrəˌmoʊn/
noun

A pheromone is a chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

In many species, pheromones are critical for mating as they attract the opposite sex.
Visual representation of "pheromone" - A pheromone is a chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.

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alarm pheromone, sex pheromone, territorial pheromone

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Pheromones can be more potent in specific situations like mating.

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Certain environments enhance pheromone effectiveness.
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